One Injured in Arlington House Fire

A Thursday morning house fire in Arlington injured one person, according to fire crews.

The fire started at about 1:25 a.m. in the 2400 block of Jo Lyn Lane. Linda Rivon, who lives next door, snapped a picture shortly after the fire started. The picture shows flames shooting through the top of the home.

An older man and woman were able to escape out the back door. Fire crews said the two are brother and sister, around 80 years old.

The man was suffering from smoke inhalation and was taken to the hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The woman was not injured.

Firefighters said she woke up the man and helped him out of the home.

Investigators have not yet determined how the fire started. 

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