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DARLINGTON Firefighters are investigating the cause of a Monday blaze that destroyed a treasured Beaver County church. Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, on Market Street in Darlington, was consumed by smoke and flames just after 5 a.m. Monday. Fire crews from Darlington, Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls, South Beaver and other nearby departments battled the fire for hours, closing Market Street. Crews are still investigating the fire’s cause. No injuries were reported. The building, located at 718 Market St., is likely a total loss following a roof collapse and extensive interior damage, authorities said. The fire destroyed the sanctuary, including a recently donated organ worth $70,000, parishioners said. Little Beaver Helping Hands held meetings at the decades-old church, too. ....