An early morning house fire off of County Road 4173 in Lindale injured a homeowner and a firefighter on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
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The Lindale and Red Springs fire departments responded to a call and discovered a partially burned house around 6:30 a.m. at County Road 4173 in Lindale.
According to firefighters, the homeowner allegedly smoked while connected to an oxygen tank.
Smith County Fire Marshal Jay Brooks said they had a house that was about 20% involved at the time.
The fire was started by an explosion, which was possibly caused by an oxygen tank.
The homeowner was taken to a local hospital for burn treatment.
Officials believe another oxygen tank exploded inside the building while several firefighters were inside. One of them was hit in the head by a piece of debris, resulting in a head injury.
They were taken to the hospital and given a concussion diagnosis.
Premises Liability Lawyer for Victims in Smith County
It is possible to pursue legal action against the owner of the property where the crime occurred if you were injured in a fire, assaulted or sexually assaulted, or suffered any other type of harm. Money from them may be possible.
A person can file a premises liability lawsuit if they claim that they were injured due to another person’s property’s unsafe or defective condition. Premises liability claims against a property owner can only be brought if the owner has been negligent in maintaining the safety of the property.
Our Smith County premises liability lawyers at Arash Law Texas are ready to assist you in securing the compensation you are owed. Fire injury cases and premises liability claims should be handled by an attorney who specializes in these areas.
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