Four people escaped a fire this morning in southeast Baltimore and are now looking for a place to live, according to Baltimore City Fire Officials.

Fire officials say the fire broke out about 8 a.m. in the 6500 block of St. Helena Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they say they found fire coming from the back of a 2-story home. There were four people inside and fire officials say they were able to get out on their own.

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Fire officials say that one of the people was suffering from smoke inhalation but refused treatment.

The fire took about 30 minutes to get under control, according to fire officials.

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The people have been connected with the Red Cross in an attempt to find temporary housing for them.