LONGVIEW, Texas — Two people were injured following a weekend fire in Longview.
According to the Longview Fire Department (LFD), on Sunday around 3:05 a.m., crews responded to a duplex fire at 121 Jewel Dr.
When officials arrived on scene, they reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the building.
"Two residents of the apartment received life-threatening injuries as a result of the fire," the LFD said.
One person was treated for severe smoke inhalation and the other was injured after jumping from the duplex's second floor window. Both were hospitalized.
Six people were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The fire caused about $54,000 in damage.