Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Dec. 18:

Crews battle Fox Chapel house fire

A house fire was reported Thursday morning in Fox Chapel.

Firefighters were called just before 5 a.m. to West Waldheim Road in a residential area off Route 28.

Video from WTAE showed flames shooting through the roof of the large two-story home. Neighbors told the station that the home was under construction. No injuries were reported.

Shooting in Irwin under investigation

Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday in Irwin.

Police Chief Daniel Wensel told Trib news partner WTAE that the shooting appeared to be accidental. Wensel did not immediately return messages from the Trib.

It happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Villages of Easton apartments along Sweetbriar Drive, just off Route 30. It was unclear if anyone was taken to a hospital.

WTAE reported a person was taken into custody. No charges had been filed.

Trio steal Baby Jesus from Nativity in Jeannette

Jeannette police are trying to identify three people who they said took a Baby Jesus figure from a Nativity display at the amphitheater on Clay Avenue.

Investigators on Wednesday released surveillance images of the trio who they said removed the figure from the cradle Monday night. Anyone with information on their identities is asked to contact police at 724-527-4013 or by calling 911.

Trib news partner WTAE reported the Baby Jesus figure had been returned to the Nativity scene on Wednesday evening. No charges had been filed.

Boyce and South Park to open for winter fun

Boyce Park’s winter facilities and South Park Ice Rink are expected to open Saturday, Allegheny County officials announced.

At Boyce Park, there will be skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, weather and conditions permitting. Some slopes will remain closed.

Information about tickets, hours and conditions are available here.

Maintenance repairs are ongoing at North Park Ice Rink, which will be delayed in opening.