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2 pets rescued from Hartford house fire

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Two pets were rescued from a house fire in Hartford on Wednesday morning.

Firefighters were called to a two-family home on Henry Street around 9:15 a.m. after getting a report of smoke coming from the building.

According to fire officials, there was a working fire on the outside of the building that had extended into the inside of the first floor, the second floor and the attic.

Additional firefighters were brought in for manpower due to the weather. About 32 firefighters helped bring the fire under control in about 45 minutes.

The extent of the damage is unclear at this time.

Firefighters said two pets were rescued from the home and one pet was able to escape before crews arrived.

No injuries were reported.

Four adults and two children are now displaced. The Hartford Fire Special Services Unit and the American Red Cross are helping the families.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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