DC man seriously injured during fire in Northeast

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries during a fire in Northeast D.C. on Saturday.

Fire crews responded to the 400 block of 19th Street Northeast midafternoon.

The victim - an adult male - was rescued via ladder from the second floor.

Officials said the fire in the basement was under control around 2:15 p.m.