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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A fire damaged three houses in the Phoenix neighborhood of Maryvale Thursday night, and crews rushed to save pets from the flames.
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The fire broke out on Encanto Boulevard, south of Thomas Road, near 35th Avenue, around 9 p.m.
When firefighters arrived, they found flames and smoke coming from two houses. While firefighters battled the fire, it spread to a third house.
Because of the fire’s size, the assignment was bumped up to a first alarm, which brings in more engines, crews and resources to the scene.
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Firefighters said they rescued four dogs and a couple of birds from the flames.
The fire was eventually put out, leaving 11 people looking for a place to stay. No one was hurt.
It is unclear what sparked the fire.
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