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NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Fire Department waged a fierce battle against a three alarm fire on Basin Street this morning.
The fire was first reported around 8:30 a.m. at 1505 Basin Street.
Fifty-nine firefighters responded to the scene, and two were knocked down when a fire hose burst.
Two residents and one dog were rescued from the burning building through a back window.
Massive plumes of smoke quickly spread across the New Orleans skyline.