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Crews battle extreme heat as they fight 4-alarm blaze in Beechview

BEECHVIEW, Pa. — Firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at two Beechview homes Thursday night.

Officials said the flames were first reported at a home on Shiras Avenue just before 6 p.m. and spread to a nearby house.

Firefighters said fighting the blaze was more difficult because of the extremely warm weather.

No injuries were reported, and investigators have not determined the cause of the fire.