15-year-old burned on arms during Fort Lauderdale house fire, authorities say

Mother transported to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized Thursday morning after he suffered burns to his arms during a fire at a home in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said.

The fire was reported in the 1500 block of Northwest 11th Court.

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Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said the teen's mother was also taken to a hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.

The fire was contained to the kitchen, authorities said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 
 


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