DC firefighters rescue residents from balcony during overnight blaze; 4 children among displaced

Firefighters rescue residents from DC apartment fire

Firefighters used ladders to rescue several residents from a third-floor balcony early Friday morning after a fire broke out in a southeast Washington apartment building.

WASHINGTON - Firefighters used ladders to rescue several residents from a third-floor balcony early Friday morning after a fire broke out in a southeast Washington apartment building.

The fire was reported around 1 a.m. in the 3000 block of Stanton Road.

Officials say at least 10 residents, including four children, and a cat were displaced.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

DC firefighters rescue residents from balcony during overnight blaze

Firefighters used ladders to rescue several residents from a third-floor balcony early Friday morning after a fire broke out in a southeast Washington apartment building.