Man Who Is Blind Rescued From Roof Of Flaming Home

Columbus fire crews are called out to a house fire near the fairgrounds early Sunday.

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Published: January 18, 2009

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus fire crews were not getting a break from the cold weather this weekend.

Companies were called out again early Sunday morning on a reported working house fire on East 11th Avenue, near the fairgrounds.

The fire started close to 6 a.m.

The original reports came out as a "fully engulfed working fire with people trapped."

Officials told NBC 4 one resident, who was blind, was rescued from the rooftop, while another resident was found by firefighters 10 feet from the back door.

Both people have been transported to OSU Medical Center and were currently listed in good condition.

The fire was contained close to 8 a.m.

An investigation into the fire's cause continued.

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