One injured following duplex fire near 38th and Dorothy

WEST MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire officials were called to the scene of duplex fire near 38th and Dorothy early Wednesday morning, November 6th.

According to officials, the fire broke out on the second floor of the home around 2:13 a.m.

Authorities say one person had to be transported to the hospital for burns to his hand and leg.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire and estimate that the building sustained $20,000 in damage.