2 rescued, 1 rushed to hospital after fire erupts in Fishtown: officials
PHILADELPHIA - Firefighters were battling a blaze when they had to rescue two people from the flames early Sunday morning.
Officials say the fire ignited at a dwelling on East Palmer Street and North Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia's Fishtown section around 5:30 a.m.
Flames could be seen raging from the second floor.
Two people were rescued from the home, one from the lower floor and another from the roof.
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One person was also transported to a local hospital. Their condition is not known at this time.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.