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Two Inhale Smoke in Ellis Street Fire in Berkeley
Two people were taken to a hospital as a precaution after they escaped a two-alarm fire in Berkeley this morning, a fire battalion chief said.
The fire was reported at 10:29 a.m. in the 2900 block of Ellis Street between Ashby and Russell, according to the fire department.
Six people living in the two-story home got out safely and firefighters went to work putting out the blaze, according to acting Battalion Chief Brian Evans.
It took about an hour to get the fire fully under control, but firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to surrounding homes, Evans said. The fire was under control by 11:36 a.m.
Of the six adults who got out, two had suffered some smoke inhalation and were taken to a hospital as a precaution, according to Evans. The residents are displaced for now and receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. 0239p10/13/15
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