A Saltsburg man died in a fire at his home just over the Westmoreland-Indiana County border on Monday.
Westmoreland County Coroner Ken Bacha (BATCH-uh) announced 52-year-old Frank Zanavich was found in the basement of his home two miles west of Saltsburg on Route 286 in Bell Township, Westmoreland County during a fire fight at the home. Witnesses saw smoke emanating from the building and called 911 around 9:26 in the morning. Zanavich lived in the home with his father, Bernard and his brother, Bernie Jr. Firefighters were able to rescue the other two and they were flown to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. Saltsburg and Tunnelton fire crews were called in to help crews from Westmoreland County fight the fire. Iselin Fire Department stood by for Tunnelton during that time. Crews were on-scene for three hours putting out the fire and investigating the scene. The fire caused substantial damage in the basement.
The cause and manner of death are pending the results of an autopsy that will be performed today by Dr. Cyril Wecht and Pathology Associates. State police fire marshals are investigating the fire.
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