Two people were injured in a house fire Wednesday night in Newton, Massachusetts.
The fire broke out around 8:30 p.m. on Lincoln Road, fire officials say. One person was trapped on the first floor and the other in the basement.
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When firefighters arrived, they went into the home and pulled both people out.
Both people have serious injuries due to smoke inhalation and burns.
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Investigators believe the fire started in the basement.
"Pretty tough conditions, zero visibility with a lot of heat," explained Newton Fire Chief Greg Gentile. "But they were able to make a pretty aggressive and quick rescue."
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, but it is not believed to be suspicious.
