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2 firefighters hospitalized, 3 buildings damaged by fire in Hazelwood

Flames leave Hazelwood building scorched Crews are battling a fire at a building in Hazelwood. (WPXI/WPXI)

PITTSBURGH — Multiple firefighters were injured and several buildings were damaged when flames broke out in Hazelwood.

Allegheny County dispatchers said firefighters were called to the 5100 block of Chaplain Way in Hazelwood at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire said the original fire started in a row house and spread into three adjacent structures.

One firefighter was taken to a hospital after his wrists suffered second-degree burns. Another was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation and shortness of breath. They are both in stable condition.

Multiple residents were displaced and the American Red Cross has been called in to help them.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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