Belle Isle, FL (June 18, 2020) – According to police, one person was injured in a house fire that took place last afternoon, June 17.
The fire, according to authorities, started around 3 p.m. at a home at 5000 Peninsular Drive. Firefighters did not comment on what started the fire.
A neighbor noticed the fire initially and broke windows in the home. There, they found an unconscious victim inside. They were able to pull the male adult out of the home.
The victim was allegedly taken to the hospital with traumatic injuries. Their current condition is not yet known.
The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
House Fires in Florida
More fires occur each year in Florida than many other states in the U.S. These serious fires lead to traumatic injuries such as burns and smoke inhalation that require treatment in a hospital. Many people suffer for months or even years after they have been involved in a serious fire. Because of this, victims are urged to speak with a skilled Florida personal injury attorney in their time of need.
At Vaughan Law Group, our Florida accident attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those involved in fires. In many of these cases, negligence is at the center of a fire and can be proven through evidence that an attorney will help you collect. If you have been injured and wonder what options are available for you, please contact an accident attorney in Florida at (407) 648-1426 for assistance.
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