Monday, December 13, 2010
Christmas Tree Fire
KENTUCKY...
Officials say fire that injured a Claiborne County man Sunday was started with a live Christmas tree.
William Marcum was being treated at a Kentucky hospital for injuries he suffered in the early morning house fire.
New Tazewell Fire Department Capt. Brian Wood says Marcum was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center after being rescued from the blaze.
Marcum's wife and the couple's two grandchildren escaped the flames.
Wood says Marcum was pulled out by two New Tazewell police officers, both of whom were later treated for smoke inhalation as well.
Officials say the fire started in the living room, most likely due to the combination of a dry Christmas tree and hot decorative light bulbs.
Officials say fire that injured a Claiborne County man Sunday was started with a live Christmas tree.
William Marcum was being treated at a Kentucky hospital for injuries he suffered in the early morning house fire.
New Tazewell Fire Department Capt. Brian Wood says Marcum was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center after being rescued from the blaze.
Marcum's wife and the couple's two grandchildren escaped the flames.
Wood says Marcum was pulled out by two New Tazewell police officers, both of whom were later treated for smoke inhalation as well.
Officials say the fire started in the living room, most likely due to the combination of a dry Christmas tree and hot decorative light bulbs.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 11:04 PM 
