Clearfield Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities with the Clearfield Fire Department say a man was hospitalized Tuesday following a house fire in Clearfield Borough.

Officials say the blaze broke out at a home along West Front Street, around 11:30 a.m., and was called in by a local sheriff's deputy.

Investigators say crews arrived on scene and observed smoke and flames coming from the home.

Fire officials say crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly but a male resident was transported to UPMC Mercy for treatment of injuries sustained in the blaze.

A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

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