Pittsburgh firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at former Mount Washington church - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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Тимофей ВиноградовIt's a pity for the old temple, even if it's already a former one. There was always a special atmosphere in such places, no matter how many times I passed by on Mount Washington. I hope no one was hurt.

Katerina PriftiToo bad about that old church on Mount Washington, I saw it a few times when I was in Pittsburgh. I hope the fire did not hurt anyone, especially the firefighters.

Тамара ВиноградоваYes, Timofey, it’s a pity for such a building. I also drove past on Mount Washington and always noticed these old walls. It’s good that at least people weren’t hurt, as they say.

Sotir NakoYes, Catherine, I saw that church too when I was in Pittsburgh a few years ago – it looked solid. Fortunately, there were no injuries, the firefighters quickly controlled it. I hope they don't tear it down, maybe it can be restored.

Екатерина АндрееваYes, Tamara, these walls are really noticeable, especially when you drive up the slope. It’s a pity that the church hasn’t been active for a long time; maybe they could have saved it. Do you pass there often?

Тимофей СоколовYes, these walls can be seen from afar, especially in the light of headlights in the evening. It’s a pity that it’s been empty for a long time - maybe they really would have made it in time. Do you, Ekaterina, often drive along that road or only sometimes?

Екатерина НовиковаIt's a shame, of course, that it was empty for so many years. I drove past there a couple of times last year when I went to see the doctor at that clinic. What area do you live in, Ekaterina?

Григорий ЗайцевYes, these walls are really noticeable, especially when the headlights hit them directly. I drive past it a couple of times a week on business in the center, and every time it’s a pity to look at the empty windows. And when was the last time you were there, Timofey?

Василий НовиковYes, in the evening they stick out like a beacon in the headlights. I drove there last year in the summer when I was taking my grandson to the hospital, it was sad to see the boarded up windows. And you, Timofey, do you often go to those parts yourself, or is it more for gardening and fishing?

Галина ПоповаYes, these headlights really make the façade look especially striking in the evenings. I was there last month when I went to the clinic on the next street, and everything inside had already been completely dismantled. Have you, Grigory, heard what they are planning to do with this building now?

Ирина КомароваYes, Vasily, those boarded up windows really hurt your soul, especially when you drive past. I rarely go out to those parts, except sometimes I go to the market to buy seedlings, but I spend most of my time digging around on my six hundred acres. Do you visit your grandson often now?

Софья БеляеваThe last time I was there was about three years ago, when services were still going on, and then the windows were intact. And now it’s really a pity to look at them, especially from you in the evenings. Gregory, do you know if any of our former parishioners visited there recently?

Дарья ВиноградоваYes, Gregory, these headlights really highlight every crack in the walls, especially when you’re driving home from work. The last time I walked past it was in October, when I was taking my son to the doctor on the other side of the mountain, and the walls inside were already bare. Have you heard what they did to the altar? Was it taken away or left there?

Евгения КозловаYes, everything inside has actually already been taken out, I also passed by that week. As for the plans, I heard that they want to build either a warehouse or a small office center there, but I don’t know for sure yet. Grigory, what do you think, will they even save the bell tower?

Владимир ПоповYes, Irina, these boarded up windows also bother me when I drive past on a call. Now I visit my grandson almost every Saturday, and after church I stop by my daughter’s for tea. What are you planting this year on your six acres?

Екатерина ПоповаYes, Irina, these boarded up windows really are like a knife in the heart, especially when you remember how many weddings and christenings there were. This year I have mostly cherry tomatoes and basil in my garden beds; my granddaughter asked for them. What kind of seedlings do you go to the market for, flowers or vegetables?

Ксения МакароваNo, I haven’t heard of any of our people going there lately. It’s a pity that the windows are broken, I also remember how neat everything was there. Have you tried to contact Father Alexander yourself, maybe he knows something?

Ксения ТарасоваYes, Daria, my son also said that everything inside was already bare when he drove by in November. The altar, it seems, was taken out in the summer; neighbors said that some people in helmets dismantled it piece by piece. How did your son get to the doctor then?

Роман ФёдоровNo, I haven’t been in for two years either. It's a pity that the windows are broken - there have been stained glass windows there since pre-war times. I’ll ask Father Alexander this week if I see you in church, and I’ll write to you what he says.

Ксения ТарасоваThank you, Ksenia, I didn’t hear anyone going there either. It’s a pity for these stained glass windows, I remember how my grandson and I put candles there at Easter, everything was so well maintained. I’ll ask Father Alexander myself, if you see him earlier, say hi from me.