Milwaukee house fire, 24th and Mitchell, 3 rescued from balcony

A Milwaukee home was damaged by fire early Wednesday morning, Sept. 25. It happened near 24th and Mitchell around 1:37 a.m. 

When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found smoke and fire coming from the basement of the home. Crews also found three people trapped on a second-story balcony. 

One person was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

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The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents. 

The cause of th fire is under investigation.