5 displaced by fire on Laurel St.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Five adults were displaced by a fire on Laurel Street on Monday night, officials said.
Fire crews responded to the fire at 26 Laurel St., which officials said originated on the first floor. Officials said the fire caused $150,000 in damage to the 2 1/2-story frame house's structure and $75,000 to its contents.
The American Red Cross is assisting five displaced adults. One firefighter suffered a hip injury and was taken to the Erie County Medical Center, officials said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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