3 people injured in DeKalb fire, woman reportedly in critical condition

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3 injured during Rays Road house fire

Three people were injured during a house fire on Rays Road in DeKalb County on Monday morning. A woman is in critical condition. A child and another resident are also being treated. This is a breaking news report. Lindsay Tuman reporting. 

A house fire in DeKalb County early Monday morning left multiple people injured, including a woman who remains in critical condition.

What we know:

Fire crews responded to a home on Rays Road around 4:30 a.m., where several residents had already made it outside and told firefighters someone was still trapped inside.

What we know:

According to DeKalb County Fire and Rescue Capt. Jaeson Daniels, crews were able to locate the woman and remove her from the home before rushing her to a hospital, where she is being treated for smoke inhalation.

A young child who escaped prior to firefighters’ arrival was also taken to the hospital and is reported to be stable.

Officials said a third person suffered burns to the hand during the incident.

In total, seven residents were inside the home when the fire broke out.

What's next:

Investigators are working to determine what sparked the blaze.

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