Two people were rushed to the hospital after a house fire broke out in Newport early Sunday morning.

Fire Chief Harp Donnelly IV said crews responding to Elm Street just before 3 a.m. were met with flames in the first floor window.

Three people were evacuated from the home, Donnelly said. The condition of the two people taken to the hospital is unknown at this time.

The Newport and State Fire Marshal’s Offices are investigating what caused the fire.

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