Several firefighters treated for exhaustion after fire near downtown Houston

Firefighters enter a home near downtown Houston on Jan. 17, 2017. (KPRC 2)

HOUSTON – Several Houston firefighters were treated for exhaustion after battling a house fire east of downtown.

Just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters got a call about a house fire with someone trapped inside. The home is located on New York near Canal.

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Firefighters arrived but discovered the home was boarded up. They had to remove pieces of wood to get inside. Firefighters searched but didn't find anyone inside. 

It took crews about 30 minutes to put out the flames. Arson investigators believe the fire was set intentionally, but they're still looking into the exact cause.

Firefighters say they've responded to fires at the home before. The most recent fire was three weeks ago.