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The two-alarm fire at West Chester University's off-campus two-story housing complex on South Franklin Street was reported around 4:20 a.m., according to the West Chester Borough Fire Department.
Heavy fire was showing from the roof of the building, the department said.
A video posted on Twitter by West Chester Public Information Officer Dave March shows heavy flames engulfing a second-floor unit.
While the complex was mostly empty, several students who lived there were able to safely evacuate, according to a statement issued by West Chester University.
However, three firefighters were treated and released for minor injuries, the fire department said.
By 5:45 a.m., the fire was placed under control, authorities said.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
The Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
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