The three-story home at 45 North 6th St. was fully consumed when nearly 70 firefighters arrived around 1:45 a.m. Saturday, police said.
The fire spread to three adjacent homes, which were damaged in the blaze.
One firefighter suffered cuts on his face, and the blaze was considered under control at 3:19 a.m.
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