ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A duplex in St. Paul is destroyed after flames broke out early Friday morning.

According to fire officials, the fire was reported at 3:20 a.m. on the porch of a home on West Holly Avenue in the Summit-University neighborhood.

Fire crews arrived to heavy fire showing on the front side of the home. Officials said a resident on the first floor was able to get out on their own, but crews had to utilize a ladder to remove the second-floor occupant and a dog.

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The second-floor resident was taken to the hospital to be checked for smoke inhalation.

No other injuries were reported.