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Several people rescued from Calexico house fire

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CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) - Several people had to be rescued after their home almost went up in flames Tuesday. 

The Calexico Fire Department says they received a call about a house fire on Third Street and Encinas Avenue in the afternoon. 

Calexico Fire says several people were inside the home and had to be pulled out by police and firefighters. 

Two officers were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and one person was taken to the hospital. 

The Calexico Fire Department says the fire started in the kitchen behind the refrigerator. 

The fire is still under investigation. 

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