Early Morning Fire in Claremont Forces Four Out of Second-Story Window

A fire early Sunday morning in Claremont forced four adults to jump from a second-story window, reports E-Ticker News of Claremont.

At approximately 3 AM, Claremont fire personnel were dispatched to fight a blaze at 86 Chestnut Street, where they arrived two minutes later. According to Fire Chief Bryan Burr, the flame engulfed the front of the first-story. Soon after, the Newport and Cornish Fire Departments arrived on scene. Four adults in the home were forced to jump from a second-story window due to the fire exit being blocked. All were transported to Valley Regional Hospital with undisclosed injuries.

According to authorities, the fire appears accidental and non-suspicious.