Firefighters Rescue 4 People From House Fire In Port Richmond

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia firefighters put out a house fire in Port Richmond after rescuing several people.

Chopper 3 was over East Lehigh Avenue and Almond Street, where the fire broke out in a three-story building just before 7 a.m. Friday.

The fire department reports they used ladders to rescue several people from the upper floors.

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A 22-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were rushed to hospitals. Officials say two more people were also rescued from the flames.

One of the four victims is in critical condition. The other three are stable.

No word on what caused the fire.

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