A Springfield woman suffered third-degree burns in a house fire on Wednesday, according to city authorities, who say they are still working to piece together exactly what happened.
WKRN News 2 reports that officials confirmed the woman’s injuries are full-thickness burns. The brief report notes that local authorities have not released the victim’s name or identified a possible cause of the blaze.
A Busy Stretch for Local Crews
Firefighters were already coming off another house fire the day before. On Tuesday, a Grandview Avenue home caught fire, and a resident there was treated for second-degree burns, according to Smokey Barn News. That back-to-back run of calls has kept Springfield and Robertson County emergency crews on their toes, the outlet noted.
Why Third-Degree Burns Are So Dangerous
Third-degree, or full-thickness, burns destroy both the outer and deeper layers of skin and often require surgery, skin grafts, and lengthy rehabilitation, according to the Mayo Clinic. In this region, patients with the most severe burns are typically transferred to a verified burn center, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville runs the nearest specialized program.
What Investigators and Neighbors Should Watch For
The cause of Wednesday’s fire remains under investigation, and Springfield officials have not released additional information beyond confirming the woman’s injuries, according to WKRN News 2. Anyone who may have relevant information is encouraged to monitor updates and reach out to local authorities through the City of Springfield’s website.
