2 kids, mother injured in house fire on Hubbell in Detroit

DETROIT – Two children and their mother were seriously injured in a house fire on Detroit's west side this morning.

The fire started around 2:30 a.m. in the 14500 block of Hubbell Avenue. 

UPDATE: Doctors working to save young brothers, mother

The family heard an explosion in the basement. They were able to rescue a 7-year-old but Detroit firefighters had to rescue a 9-year-old from the house. 

All three are at area hospitals getting treatment for burns and smoke inhalation.

An online fundraiser has been started to help support the family. To donate, click here.

Two boys were injured in a house fire Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 on Hubbell Avenue in Detroit. (WDIV)

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Nick joined the Local 4 team in February of 2015. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Raised in Sterling Heights, he is no stranger to the deep history and pride Detroit has to offer.

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