House Fire Leads to Burn Patient
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An Early Morning House Fire in Bassville Park is under Investigation |
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Bassville Park, Florida - Lake County Firefighters responded to the report of a house fire early Friday morning on Sherwood Place in Bassville Park with possible occupants trapped inside.
As fire crews arrived, heavy smoke was pouring from the home with active fire. Firefighters quickly searched the home for victims but no occupants were found. A person emerged from the woods near the house with burns over 40% of his body. The burn patient was flown to a trauma center in Orlando for treatment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Lake County Firefighters respond to a fire on average every 12 1/2 hours.
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