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Belleville house fire leaves 2 residents with serious injuries

Belleville firefighters responded to a house fire early Wednesday morning caused by a discarded cigarette. Global Kingston

Two Belleville, Ont., residents were taken to hospital Sunday with serious injuries following a house fire in the city’s west end.

Belleville firefighters from stations 1 and 2 responded to the blaze on Pepper Avenue at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday.

According to the fire department, crews observed smoke and flames inside the home when they arrived at the scene.

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Neighbours had already rescued two tenants from the fire, according to fire officials. Four people were reportedly taken to hospital from the scene.

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The two tenants of the house were treated for serious injuries, and two bystanders received treatment for smoke inhalation, fire officials say.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation but is currently considered accidental.

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