NOME, Texas — A person sustained minor burn injuries following a house fire in Nome.
On Monday, July 10, 2023 around 3:45 p.m., Jefferson County ESD #3 crews were sent to a fire in the 18700 block of Old Nome Rd., about 1.5 miles east of Highway 326.
Jefferson County ESD #3 Fire Chief Phillip Kibodeaux tells 12News first arriving units found heavy fire conditions to a single-family home.
Assistance was called from Hardin County ESD #5 (Sour Lake) and Jefferson County ESD #1 (Bevil Oaks).
The fire was brought under control in about an hour, according to Kibodeaux.
A person who live in the home was treated at the scene by Acadian Ambulance for minor burn injuries.
Kibodeaux says initial investigation reveals the fire originated in a bedroom.
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