Two Columbus firefighters are hurt in a flashover when a near West Side duplex catches fire Thursday morning.
Columbus fire crews were called to a near West Side duplex at about 5:23 a.m. Thursday on reports of a fire.
Flames were coming up from the basement and out of the windows when crews arrived at the Dana Avenue house fire.
Two families escaped the duplex fire. Thirteen people total were able to get out of the burning apartments.
There were some brief issues with the duplex’s second floor.
There was a flashover, and fire crews quickly evacuated the duplex.
Two firefighters were injured in the flashover, Battalion Chief David Whiting said.
The firefighters suffered smoke inhalation and first- and second-degree burns. They were transported to The Ohio State University Medical Center for treatment and observation.
A female resident also was treated at the scene for minor burns.
