Watch CBS News

67-Year-Old Man Injured In Apartment Fire In Pasadena

PASADENA (CBSLA.com) — A 67-year-old man was injured following an apartment fire in Pasadena, it was reported Sunday.

Pasadena Fire Department spokeswoman Lisa Derderian says firefighters were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 300 block of N. Hill Avenue about 9:15 p.m. Saturday.

Upon arriving on scene, firefighters saw flames in a bedroom on the second-floor of the structure.

Three people were evaluated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Two of the occupants were released while a third was transported to an area hospital.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The blaze reportedly caused an estimated $50,000 in damage to the structure and $10,000 to its contents.

No further information was available.

(©2013 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.