Three injured in house fire
A woman suffered second-degree burns and two other people were injured after cooking on a pan led to a house fire Friday morning near Jones Boulevard and Vegas Drive, the Las Vegas Fire Department said.
The fire department said the blaze at 5817 Edrene Ave., occurred about 10:32 a.m. and was knocked down by 11 a.m. The fire caused about $80,000 in damage.
A woman suffered second-degree burns to her hands, arms and face. A toddler suffered smoke inhalation while a man received minor burns.
The toddler and woman were treated at the University Medical Center, the fire department said.
Fire officials said the blaze started on a stove. The woman grabbed the toddler and ran out of the house with the assistance of two family members.
The fire was ruled accidental.
Contact reporter Antonio Planas at aplanas@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638.
