4 rescued from DC apartment fire

Authorities say four people were rescued and 20 residents were being evaluated after a fire at an apartment building in northeast D.C.

WASHINGTON - Authorities say four people were rescued and 20 residents were being evaluated after a fire at an apartment building in northeast D.C.

The fire was reported around 7 a.m. in the 900 block of Division Avenue.

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Officials say the four residents were rescued by firefighters from the third floor using ladders. Others were taken out through the building.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.