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Two seriously injured in Burholme fire

Four people were taken to the hospital Tuesday following a fire on the 7300 block of Ryers Avenue.

SOURCE: PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Four people were hospitalized following an early morning house fire Tuesday on the 7300 block of Ryers Avenue in Burholme, authorities said.

Firefighters rescued an 82-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man and transported them to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in critical condition, according to multiple media reports. Two others were taken to the hospital with less serious injuries. 

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The blaze was under control by 6:30 a.m., according to the fire department. The fire’s source is being investigated. ••

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