2 firefighters injured while battling Dayton house fire

Two Dayton firefighters sustained burn injuries while battling a house fire on Crestmore Avenue Monday morning.

The injuries are believed to be non-life-threating and both were transported to the hospital for an evaluation, according to the Dayton Fire Department.

Firefighters responded to the 700 block of Crestmore Avenue around 11:13 a.m.

Crews found fire on the first floor of the house and began an interior fire attack, according to the fire department. Firefighters also searched the house for any victims. No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

We are working to learn more and will update this story as more details are available.

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