Nashville Fire Department responds to person on fire, transported to hospital

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--A person has been transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after reportedly being set on fire.

Metro Nashville Fire Department states the incident took place on Alameda Street Monday afternoon near the Tennessee State University campus.

NFD officials state the individual is a female who was transported in critical condition. She suffered injuries to her upper torso with severe burns.

White smoke was seen coming from the residence and crews were able to extinguish the fire inside the home. Investigators are looking into what caused the fire.