Firefighter hurt battling blaze in southeast DC

A firefighter was hurt battling a blaze in southeast D.C. early Monday morning.

The fire was reported just before 2 a.m. in the 400 Block of Lebaum Street.

No occupants were in the home at the time of the fire.

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Firefighter hurt battling blaze in southeast DC (DC Fire and EMS / @dcfireems)

Officials say the firefighter was transported with minor injuries not considered to be life threatening.

It is believed the fire started in a second floor bedroom, but the cause has yet to be determined.