11/27/2005 - Pittsburgh - Boiler Fire

45th & Allegheny River Blvd.

The call Sunday morning came in initially as a possible transformer explosion on the 2nd floor of the plant building at the McConway & Torley Corp at 45th & Allegheny River. They are a facilty that provides steel products to the railroad industry since the 1800's. After power was turned off it was determined to be a malfunctioning coal boiler which was spewing smoke and coal dust. Pittsburgh firefighters pulled a line into the plant building to cool the boiler so maintenance personnel could begin assessment and repairs. Access was not permitted on plant property to photographers due to safety concerns, but questions were answered by plant personnel.