IRVONA - A two-alarm fire broke out at 11:30 p.m. on March 24, 2005 along the Tyrone Pike (state Route 729) near Ansonville, Irvona RD.

The two story home was well involved when firefighters arrived on scene and water was a problem, which resulted in the home being a total loss. There were no reported injuries. The cause in under investigation by the by the state police fire marshal and Irvona Fire Co.

Those responding include: Irvona Fire Co., Glendale Fire Dept., Glen Hope Fire Co., Madera Fire Co., Ramey Fire Co., Houtzdale Fire Co., Rescue Hose and Ladder Co. of Curwensville and Glen Richy Fire Co. and Irvona Ambulance