By Associated Press - Monday, January 25, 2021

AFFTON, Mo. (AP) - Four people are hospitalized after fire broke out at a St. Louis County home.

Authorities say the fire was reported at 9:40 a.m. Sunday. Several fire departments responded and firefighters say five people were inside the home.

St. Louis County police say a 7-year-old child is hospitalized with critical but non life-threatening injuries. An 18-month-old child and two adults are also hospitalized. An adult woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries.



The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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