Duluth firefighters rescue three from burning duplex

March 6 - Duluth firefighters rescued two children, ages 2 and 6 and their mother from the second story of a duplex in the western part of Duluth.  The fire was reported around 3:45 p.m. at 319 North 58^th Avenue West.  Using a ground ladder, firefighters were able to rescue the two children from the roof of a porch. However, when smoke and heat erupted, firefighters then had to reposition the ladder to remove the woman from the roof.  The three were taken to a Duluth hospital for smoke inhalation and later released.  Firefighters launched an interior attack but were evacuated due to heavy interior fire.  After an extensive defensive attack, firefighters re-entered the building.  No firefighter injuries were reported.  The duplex is considered a complete loss and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.