Woman Hospitalized after Apartment Fire

LONGVIEW — Unattended candles are being blamed for a Tuesday afternoon fire in a Longview apartment complex. Firefighters were dispatched to Hidden Hills Apartments in the 600 block of Gilmer Road around 4:30. Fire Marshal Johnny Zackary said a woman was taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation. He said the the fire started in the back bedroom of the apartment. The resident reportedly had three candles burning and left the residence. The fire damaged only the back bedroom of the apartment causing about $5,000 worth of damage. Zackary reminds residents to never leave candles unattended.