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TFD controls house fire, firefighter taken to hospital

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Fire Department responded to reports of a fire on the second floor of a two-story house Wednesday, Aug. 30.

The fire occurred at 10:13 a.m. at the 6000 block of S. Little, according to TFD.

Medic 22 was first on scene at 10:18 followed shortly by Engine 11. Crews say they observed smoke and flames from the second story and attic space.

Crews report controlling the fire at 11:13 a.m.

Out of a measure of caution, a firefighter who showed indications of heat exhaustion was taken to the hospital; they are now recovering and stable.

No one was injured during this fire, according to TFD.

Fire officials say the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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