The Coraopolis Volunteer Fire Department spent around 10 hours fighting a seven-acre brush fire on Thursday.
The fire broke out due to drought conditions and strong winds.
The VFD says the flames broke out around noon near the cemetery on Maple, School and Fleming Streets.
The department says fighting the fire was extra difficult due to a lack of fire hydrants in the cemetery and location.
10 neighboring fire departments helped Coraopolis VFD fight the flames and covering the station while crews were on the scene.
“It is very comforting knowing that we have these neighboring fire departments to help when needed,” the department wrote on a Facebook post.
The department tells KDKA Radio that drought conditions “definitely” played a part in the fire starting, along with windy conditions on Thursday.
Drought conditions have been declared in 35 Pennsylvania Counties, including Allegheny.
“Pennsylvania received very little rain over September and October, capping off a dry six months, particularly in the southeast part of the state. DEP makes drought declarations based on long-term trends; a rainy week may not lift the drought status for an area,” said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. “We want residents to be aware of these conditions and be mindful of their water use.”