Shortly before 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, a working fire was reported in the 2600 block of Otis Street NE, where there were flames showing from the second floor of the residence that expanded into the attic.
Officials say that “a labor intensive effort was required to expose and extinguish” all fire on the second floor and attic after flames continued to spread.
One firefighter was treated and taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The fire was declared under control before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, though crews remained at the scene to battle any hotspots or flare-ups.
It is believed that the house was vacant at the time. It is unclear what caused the fire.
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