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Shaler Twp. Home Heavily Damaged By Fire, Family's Dog Missing

SHALER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- A home in Shaler Township was heavily damaged when fire broke out there early Tuesday morning.

Firefighters were first called to the home on Bluestone Drive around 5:45 a.m.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)

Shaler Township Police say everyone was able to get out of the home safely.

However, there was extensive damage, especially to the roof of the structure.

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(Source: Shaler Township Police)

Police say the family's dog ran from the home when the fire broke out. The black Labrador-Shepard mix answers to the name Bear. The family says he's very friendly. After Shaler Police asked for help finding Bear, he was found.

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(Source: Shaler Township Police)

The Shaler Township and Allegheny County fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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