Man charged with arson for Etna fire that damaged 2 buildings WPXI [Video]

A man has been charged with arson for a fire that damaged two buildings and sent a firefighter to the hospital.

The fire broke out around noon on Tuesday at 86 Vilsack Street in Etna. Everyone who lived in the three-story duplex made it out safely.

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When he was interviewed, police said a resident, Elmer Lewis, 74, admitted to pouring gasoline throughout the duplex and in the garage, and lighting an area in a second-floor bedroom.

About 20 fire companies in the North Hills showed up to help extinguish the flames.

A resident was treated for minor injuries and a firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion.

Officials say a garage door that was blown off the building almost hit a police officer and two firefighters before striking a fire truck.

Witnesses told police Lewis said he started the fire and that he needed more gasoline, according to court …