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Four homes damaged in West End fire, two residents displaced

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CINCINNATI — Four homes in West End have been damaged following a fire Friday evening.

Fire crews responded to reports of a fire at the 500 block of Betton Street around 4 p.m., Assistant Fire Chief Matt Flagler said.

When crews arrived on scene they discovered heavy smoke and fire coming from a unit in a row of four houses.

Residents were evacuated and it took approximately 30 minutes to put the fire out. Flagler said the majority of the damage was to the rear and attic.

"Over 60 firefighters responded to the scene and no residents were injured as a result of the fire," Flagler said.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries due to heat.

At least two residents have been displaced due to the fire. All four housing units were damaged by either fire, smoke or water.

The fire was determined to have been caused by an unattended grill near the homes.

WCPO 9 News at 5PM