Girl Rescued From Burning Home

Firefighters rescued a 12-year-old girl from a burning home in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Firefighters rescued a 12-year-old girl from a burning home in Wallingford, Connecticut, Friday morning.

The girl was in a second-floor bedroom at 23 South Whittlesey Ave., watching television, when fire broke out just before 8 a.m., according to officials.

Around seven people were home when the fire started and no one was injured, officials said.

In all, 22 people have been displaced.

A warming shelter has been set up at Holy Trinity School and the American Red Cross is offering assistance.

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