Two rescued, firefighter injured in apartment fire
By Shelly Andrews
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FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Firefighters rescued two residents from an apartment fire in Framingham, Massachusetts, on Sunday night.
Fire crews were called to 33 Interfaith Terrace at 7:30 p.m. for reports of a fire and people trapped, Fire Chief Michael Dutcher said.
Crews experienced heavy fire and smoke upon arrival and made their way to rescue a 49-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman who were trapped on the second floor. The residents were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
One firefighter was also transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
The fire was contained to one unit, but seven units sustained fire or smoke damage, officials said.
The Red Cross is helping the displaced residents.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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