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Firefighters rescue a person trapped in a Downey house fire

By Julie Sharp,

7 hours ago

Downey firefighters rescue one person trapped in a house fire 01:06

Firefighters responded to reports of smoke and flames at a Downey home early Thursday morning, and when they arrived they found one person trapped in a back room of the home.

Crews rescued the person from the burning house on Luxor Street, near Firestone Boulevard and the 710 Freeway around 6:30 a.m.

The rescued victim was taken to a hospital, in unknown condition. Initial reports say the fire started from an oxygen tank in the home.

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