LINDALE, Texas — Fire investigators believe a lit cigarette caused a Lindale-area house fire that injured a homeowner and firefighter early Thursday morning.
Smith County Fire Marshal Jay Brooks said the Lindale and Red Springs fire departments responded to a home, located in the 13200 block of County Road 4173, around 6:30 a.m.
Brooks said one of the homeowners was smoking a cigarette while she was wearing an oxygen mask in the living room. This caused the fire to start and spread to other parts of the home.
The homeowner was injured due to burns, while the firefighter was injured following an explosion related to the oxygen equipment, Brooks said, adding that both injuries are considered non-life threatening.
After firefighters extinguished the fire, the house is considered a total loss due to significant damages. The Smith County Fire Marshal's Office is continuing its investigation.
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