Four Pittsburgh Firefighters injured on South Side Slopes

Four Pittsburgh Firefighters were taken to a local hospital Thursday morning, injured while fighting a fire on the South Side.

The unnamed firefighters were reportedly shocked after a ladder they were using came in contact with power lines while battling the fire on Monastery Avenue.

The four firefighters are reportedly in stable condition and went to Mercy Hospital as a precaution.

Further updates will be provided by Pittsburgh Public Safety.

All four firefighters are explected to be released Thursday afternoon.

The fire was under control after about 45 minutes and affected one residence, that was unoccupied at the time.