Child, Adults Critically Hurt in Columbus, OH, Fire
Three people were critically injured in a duplex fire in Columbus early Wednesday.
Columbus firefighters and police officers rescued the child and two adults, abc6 reported.
Crews told reporters they were short-handed and it took a while to reach the fire.
Part of the first floor collapsed during the incident, according to Columbus Fire Lt. Nicholas Davis, adding that no firefighters were hurt.
Investigators are sifting through debris to determine a cause.
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