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Teen, 2 adults displaced after SE DC house fire

A firefighter on the scene also got hurt.

WASHINGTON — Correction: An earlier version of this article stated that three people were hurt and taken to the hospital. According to DC Fire, just the teen was hurt and transported.

Three people are displaced after a house fire broke out in Southeast D.C. on Sunday.

The fire took place in the 700 Block of Mississippi Avenue and left one teen hurt. A firefighter was also left with minor injuries after the blaze. 

The teen was trapped on the second floor as the fire raged on. After firefighters arrived on the scene, they were soon able to locate the young person and rescue them. EMS crews were at the ready outside of the home and immediately started lifesaving procedures, 

Officials are currently working to determine the cause of the fire.

There were heavy flames on three sides of the building, according to a spokesperson from DC Fire. Crews were able to extinguish the blaze around 2 p.m.

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