OCALA, Fla. – Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a house fire Wednesday night that sent two people to the hospital.
The house fire was reported near the 1400 block of NE 17th Street.
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Multiple fire trucks and rescue units from different agencies were dispatched to the fire.
“Crews encountered flames showing through a bedroom window,” OCFD said. “Firefighters were advised that a neighbor helped residents exit the home.”
According to first responders, the fire was extinguished around 9:12 p.m.
Fire crews said approximately 50% of the house suffered fire damage.
Two residents were taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation, officials said. Another two residents were evaluated on-site.
The cause of the fire is unknown and the American Red Cross responded to help the victims.