A fire early Saturday morning destroyed a home at 722 Pine St. N. in North Hudson.
The home is owned by Pamela and Gregory Stene.
Gregory suffered burns as a result of the blaze after he went back into the house, thinking his son was trapped in the basement. But his son had escaped safely.
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Gregory was transported to Regions Hospital.
The call came in at about 12:45 a.m. Saturday, according to Fire Chief Jim Frye. It is believed that the bottom of an outdoor metal fireplace burned out, and dumped hot coals onto the deck.
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A burning ban is in place in the Hudson area.
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