A fire broke out on Southeast 44th Street in Oklahoma City this morning, leaving one woman critically injured. The Oklahoma City Fire Department (OKCFD) noted that they were already in the vicinity when they saw the thick smoke. Responding immediately, fire crews discovered the adult female with severe burn injuries near Southeast 44th Street and Shields Boulevard. FOX 25 reported that she was promptly taken to a local hospital and is in critical condition.
The emergency call was placed around 10 a.m., and firefighters were dispatched to a house fire where, upon arrival, they found the injured woman. KFOR reports that the victim's current condition has not been made public following the incident. Investigators from the fire department are now trying to determine the cause of the blaze, which remains unclear.
According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, no other victims were found or reported injured in this morning's incident. The department's rapid response helped contain the damage and prevented the fire from spreading further throughout the neighborhood.
Details surrounding the events of the fire, including its origin or potential accelerants, have not been confirmed. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, with details expected to emerge in the coming reports. KOCO notes that the fire was first reported around 9:30 a.m., slightly earlier than initially stated by other sources. The information surrounding the fire and the events leading up to it will likely become clearer as the OKCFD investigation progresses.
