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One transported following Birmingham apartment fire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Fire and Rescue crews responded to an apartment fire on 17th Avenue North early Tuesday morning.

According to Birmingham Fire, one person was transported to a local hospital as a result of the fire and residents are being evacuated from the building.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is made available.