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Miami-Dade first responders, family fall ill from unknown chemicals

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MIAMI (AP) -- Authorities say seven people, including a police officer and three firefighters, have fallen ill from the effects of unknown fumes at a home southwest of Miami.

Local news outlets report police and fire rescue crews were called to the home early Thursday morning after a family of three were affected by the fumes.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Felipe Lay tells news outlets the first responders were "overcome with a little bit of shortness of breath and weakness." Everyone is expected to be OK.

They, along with two adults and a teenager who live at the home, were taken to a hospital. Two dogs were also pulled from the home and were checked at the scene.

A hazmat team was called and an investigation continues.