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Flames Rip Through North Philadelphia Home Leaving 1 Person Injured

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Investigators are trying to pinpoint what caused a house fire in North Philadelphia. Firefighters rushed a home on the 4500 block of North Palethorp Street around 2:30 a.m Saturday.

They arrived to find heavy flames and smoke on the second floor.

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Firefighters had those flames under control in less than an hour.

One person was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

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