Smoke Alarms Help Occupants Escape Fire

LONGVIEW — Officials say smoke alarms allowed the occupants of a burning home to escape with only one minor injury. The Longview Fire Department responded to 1314 America Drive shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday. On arrival fire crews found a bedroom and contents of that room heavily involved with fire. Authorities say crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly, keeping it from entering the attic or other portions of the home. According to a fire department news release, the home did sustain moderate to heavy smoke damage. One occupant was treated on scene for a minor cut as a result of the fire. No firefighters were injured. Officials say the fire was caused by a 4-year-old child using or playing with a lighter or match.