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3 Kids Narrowly Escape Westmoreland County House Fire

MANOR, Pa. (KDKA) - Three kids were taken to the hospital after they escaped a house fire in Manor borough.

The fire broke out around 9:30 Thursday morning on Blaine Avenue. The intense flames destroyed the home. Two teens and a 10-year-old were inside at the time.

"When our safety officer got on the scene it was fully involved," said Manor Borough Fire Department Captain Brandon Stepanik.

To escape, the teenagers opened a window and jumped out into trees. A neighbor went into the home to rescue the younger kid, who was apparently in the basement.

"I just wanna give him a big hug and thank him for doing what he did for my grandkids," said grandmother Deborah Woods.

It's the second fire at the home in less than a year.

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"My son's house on the upper floor was on fire November 30th. They just got done rebuilding everything, my son did all the work," said Woods.

The three children and two firefighters were taken to the hospital for observation. All were released and are ok.

"I'm happy that they're ok, but I'm sad that they lost everything again," said Woods.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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