6-month-old infant rescued from Alexandria apartment fire

A 6-month-old infant was rescued from a fire in a four-story apartment building in Alexandria early Thursday morning.

Officials say the infant was "transported for observation."

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Crews responded to the scene in the 900 block of North Patrick Street around 1 a.m. Firefighters immediately searched the building, and found the child.

Officials have not indicated whether anyone was hurt in the fire, but noted that it began in the kitchen of a third-story apartment.

They say 23 people were displaced by the fire.

They have not said what may have caused the fire.
 

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