Houston fire: 4 people rescued during 2-alarm fire, 2 taken to hospital
HOUSTON - Four people were rescued and two were taken to the hospital following a two-alarm fire in Houston on Monday afternoon.
Officials said the fire occurred around 3:15 p.m. near the 200 block of Plaza Verde Drive.
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When firefighters arrived at the location, they saw heavy smoke and fire from the building.
Authorities said there were four people who were trapped on a third-floor balcony that had to be rescued.
Of those rescued, two people, a 19-year-old female, who was pregnant, and her boyfriend, a 20-year-old male, were taken to the hospital with symptoms of smoke inhalation.
Authorities stated that they were able to extinguish the fire by around 4 p.m.