Crime & Safety

Woman Suffers Serious Burns, Possibly From Microwave Fire In Los Angeles

Paramedics rushed the 30-year-old woman to a hospital.

LOS ANGELES, CA — A woman suffered serious burns Sunday at a home in the Beverly Grove community of Los Angeles, possibly from a microwave malfunction fire, authorities said.

Firefighters were dispatched at 10:17 a.m. Sunday to 321 S. San Vicente Blvd., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Paramedics rushed the 30-year-old woman to a hospital.

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"Three total occupants and a pet cat escaped the smoke-charged residence, reportedly following a microwave malfunction," the LAFD's Lyndsey Lantz said. "LAFD Arson is investigating. Nothing further at this time."

— City News Service

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