It broke out before 5 am Friday in the area of Barstow Avenue and Third Street -- that's near Hoover High School.
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Firefighters say the fire started in a garage and spread to two apartments.
Everyone was able to get out safely, and no injuries have been reported.
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Fire crews also say a dog inside one of the apartments was rescued.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.