x
Breaking News
More () »

Port Arthur woman flown to Galveston hospital to be treated for burns after Monday morning house fire

Firefighters were unable to determine if the wood frame house had working smoke detectors.

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Port Arthur woman has been seriously injured in a Monday morning house fire and flown to Galveston for treatment.

Port Arthur firefighters were sent to the house fire in the 3400 block of Woodrow Dr. at about 6:23 a.m. Monday morning according to Port Arthur Fire Chief Greg Benson.

The resident was flown by helicopter to a Galveston hospital to be treated for burns according to Benson.

Currently firefighters are not sure of what caused the fire Benson told 12News.

Firefighters were unable to determine if the wood frame house had working smoke detectors.

The department's firefighters took an "aggressive approach" in fighting the fire and no other departments had to be called for assistance he said.

The house was occupied by all women. 

GET NEWS & WEATHER ALERTS | Download the 12News App to your mobile device 

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

Send us a news tip | Download the 12News app

Also on 12NewsNow.com…

Before You Leave, Check This Out