2 injured in apartment fire

Men transported to Broward Health

Published On: Feb 01 2013 01:41:16 PM EST   Updated On: Feb 01 2013 03:21:17 PM EST
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -

Two men suffered from smoke inhalation in an apartment fire in Fort Lauderdale.

Firefighters reported heavy smoke when they arrived at 1320 NW 4th Avenue about 1 p.m. Friday.

Firefighters pulled both men, about 60 years old, from the house. The men were taken to Broward Health, according to Matt Little, a spokesperson for the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Investigators believe the fire started on a mattress.

The apartment was heavily damaged and is not habitable, said Little.

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