ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A woman was flown in a medevac helicopter after suffering critical, life-threatening injuries in a house fire in Anne Arundel County.
Officials said firefighters responded to the 1700 block of Old Generals Highway at 8:24 a.m. Thursday.
READ MORE: Bowie Shaken After Possible Tornado Leaves Uprooted Trees, Power OutagesThe fire was located on the first floor of a two-story home. Firefighters were able to put out the flames in less than 10 minutes. They determined that the home did not have working smoke alarms.
READ MORE: Several Houses In East Baltimore Will Be Torn Down Over North Avenue Sinkhole, Mayor SaysAn occupant of the home had escaped on their own, but suffered burn injuries. The 44-year-old was taken to the Burn Center at John Hopkins Bayview Hospital for treatment.
There were no other injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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