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Two homes destroyed, two others damaged by overnight fire in McKeesport

Flames tear through multiple homes in McKeesport
Flames tear through multiple homes in McKeesport 01:51

MCKEESPORT (KDKA) -- Two homes have been destroyed and two more suffered damage following an overnight fire in McKeesport.

Firefighters and first responders were called out around 2 a.m. to an area of Soles Street near the intersection of Beaver Street.

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KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer

A resident in the area tells KDKA that he woke up to a fire, got out of his own home and went into an elderly neighbor's house to get the couple out with the help of police.

The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for updates to this developing story as they become available.  

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