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Firefighters who took on an overnight blaze at an 81st Street home were also forced to battle the elements, as the oppressive heat and humidity hampered an already difficult job, reports ABC 7.

The four-alarm fire started at a “two story house” on 81st Street and Colonial Road last night at around 3:30 a.m.

According to news accounts, neighbors could see smoke “pouring from the home.” Continue reading »