Orange County was the scene of a residential blaze that injured two individuals this morning as firefighters battled the flames in a home on Calloway Drive. The fire, which erupted around 7:30 a.m., was described by firefighters as having trapped some people inside as they arrived to confront the emergency. Upon arrival, crews located two patients within the residence, WFTV reported.
While battling the blaze, one victim was critically injured and promptly taken to a hospital, whereas the second individual was also hurt but refused treatment, firefighters added. In the rush to understand the chaos, reports of the fire's cause remain under investigation. The exact nature of the injuries sustained by the second individual, while encountered by crews, remains unclear.
A WESH coverage of the condition of the hospitalized individual, who was taken to Advent Health Altamonte, remains undisclosed. News outlets have reached out for more details, hoping to shed light on their current state.