Woman severely burned in late night house fire

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A woman was sent to the hospital late Thursday night, following a house fire in Lawton.

According to a city of Lawton press release, crews were called to 2205 NW Pollard at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday after reports that occupants were trapped inside a burning home.

Lawton Fire Department officials arrived on the scene and discovered only one person, a 67-year-old woman. According to the press release, “the woman sustained significant burns over a large portion of her body” and was transported to Comanche County Memorial Hospital following “life-saving efforts” by LFD crews. Her condition is still unknown at this time.

Officials said 75% of the home sustained significant damage during the blaze, but the Red Cross has been contacted to offer assistance to the family.

The cause of the fire is still unclear and is currently under investigation by the Lawton Fire Marshal’s office.

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