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One hospitalized after house fire
Updated: Monday, 06 Feb 2012, 12:06 PM EST
Published : Monday, 06 Feb 2012, 6:00 AM EST
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - One person was injured in a house fire on 2809 Acres Road.
The fire started around 12:30 a.m. and declared under control around 1:40 a.m., according to Portsmouth Fire Department spokesperson Anna Silva.
There was a 65-year-old woman and her adult son who were staying at the house.
Silva said they were able to get out of their home, go to a neighbor's house, and ask them to call 911.
When the engine company arrived, there was fire coming from the roof of the home.
The woman had a burn on her back and was taken to Maryview Hospital and then transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
The son was not injured.
It is unclear what caused the fire.
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