Two Homestead residences were destroyed and two others damaged in a pre-dawn fire today. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation.

The two buildings that were destroyed were a duplex at 344-346 E. 11th Ave. and the house behind it at 1106 McClure Ave.

A resident of 344 E. 11th Ave, identified as Patricia Hoston, was taken to UPMC Mercy for smoke inhalation. That was the only reported injury.

About eight people had to be evacuated from four houses after the fire started after 6 a.m. Initial indications from fire officials is that the fire was ignited by a candle.

The fire also damaged homes on either side at 342 and 348 E. 11th.

Firefighters from Homestead, West Homestead, West Mifflin, Duquesne and Pleasant Hills were among the companies called in to fight the fire.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.