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2 hospitalized after fire tears through building in Jersey City

Three rescued from burning building in Jersey City
Three rescued from burning building in Jersey City 00:18

JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Emergency crews battled a fire in Jersey City on Monday morning. 

Smoke and flames could be seen billowing out of the building along Randolph Avenue, with firefighters standing on the roof to get it under control. 

The flames started just after 10 a.m. 

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Firefighters rushed two women, 83 and 63, to the hospital in serious condition. 

Eleven people had to be relocated due to the fire. The Red Cross is assisting.

There was no immediate word on what caused the fire. 

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