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8 Houses Evacuated, Phoenixville High School Asked To Shelter-In-Place Due To Nearby House Fire

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (CBS) - Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire in Chester County. Chopper 3 was over the scene Wednesday morning on Melvin Road in Phoenixville.

Firefighters from multiple departments were dispatched to the scene around 7:30 a.m.

8 Houses Evacuated, Phoenixville High School Asked To Shelter-In-Place Due To Nearby House Fire

Because of hazardous materials, eight nearby houses had to be evacuated and the Phoenixville High School had to shelter in place.

There are no reports of any injuries.

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