Elderly Lubbock Woman Escapes Fire - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

An elderly woman is safe after escaping a house fire in central Lubbock.

Firefighters received a call just before 5 a.m. Friday about a house fire at 2602 Avenue U. They arrived to a find a car in front of the home engulfed in flames. The fire spread to the home, causing serious damage.

The elderly woman who lives in the home was able to escape without injury. She is being assissted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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