OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities say several people had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a devastating fire in southwest Oklahoma City.
Shortly after 4:30 p.m., Oklahoma City fire crews were called to a house fire near S.W. 54th and Kentucky.
When they arrived, the first crews reported seeing flames coming from the roof of the home.
UPDATE | SW 54th St / S. Kentucky Ave. | Firefighters arrived to find a heavily involved residential structure. This is a defensive fire. 3 occupants being evaluated for smoke inhalation. 2nd Alarm requested. DM 4:57 p.m. pic.twitter.com/Hi4FG35hFT
— Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) April 3, 2019
Immediately, firefighters took a defensive stance to fight the blaze. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to other structures, but the original home suffered severe damage.
EMSA paramedics were called to treat three people for smoke inhalation symptoms.