Ronald Jenkins Obituary, Death – A tragic house fire in Homestead on Saturday morning claimed the life of 79-year-old Ronald Jenkins. Authorities were alerted to the blaze at a home in the 100 block of West 12th Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m., according to Allegheny County dispatch.
Emergency responders arrived to find the house engulfed in flames, with Jenkins trapped on the second floor. Rescue crews managed to pull him from the burning structure and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, Jenkins succumbed to his injuries.
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Further details about the incident or what may have triggered the blaze have not been released.