WILTON MANORS, FLA. (WSVN) - Officials are investigating a fire that broke out at a home in Wilton Manors and left the homeowner injured.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the two-alarm blaze at a single-story house on the 2900 block of Northwest First Avenue, at around 9:25 p.m., Saturday.
Firefighters were able to put out the flames.
Officials said the 60-year-old homeowner suffered burn-related injuries to his hand and feet while trying to extinguish the fire himself. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The large flames and heavy smoke caused extensive damage to the home.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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