PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A 63-year-old woman has been taken to the hospital after a fire at a home in Port Arthur.
The fire happened just after 3 p.m. at a home in the 2800 block of 90th Street, according to Port Arthur Interim Deputy Fire Chief Antonio Mitchell.
63-year-old Ruth Wallace was bedridden and was downstairs in the living room, according to Mitchell.
She did sustain some respiratory injuries, minor bruises and smoke inhalation.
Firefighters were able to get the woman out of the house before putting out the fire by breaking down the front door, according to a Port Arthur Fire Department captain.
When firefighters arrived to the home, smoke was already coming out, according to Mitchell.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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