Ross Twp. Fire Raises Suspicions

At around 5 a.m., a Ross Township blaze tore through a home leaving one man dead. Officials found the man unresponsive in the basement after the fire had settled at around 6:30 a.m. and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not identified the man, but could not account for the owner of the house. The Allegheny county Fire Marshal says the fire is suspicious, but will not explain why.