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House destroyed in Monroe County fire

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CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A home is a total loss after a fire broke out in Monroe County.

Crews were called to Red Pine Road, Chestnut Hill Township, just before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

West End Fire Company Chief Mike Manfre told 28/22 News two people lived in the home with multiple pets, but no one was injured.

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The chief also said that dry conditions caused a brush fire that endangered nearby buildings along with the house fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.