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Oregon Woman Rescued from House Fire
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A house fire in Salem left a woman in critical condition.
Willamette Valley Fire and Rescue says firefighters were called to the home at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday and found that five occupants had escaped.
But a 46-year-old woman was missing. Firefighters didn't find her until after they knocked down flames. She was unconscious when she was taken to Silverton Hospital. She was later airlifted to Legacy Emmanuel hospital in Portland.
The other five residents were treated at Silverton Hospital for inhaling smoke.
The home is a total loss.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Willamette Valley Fire and Rescue says firefighters were called to the home at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday and found that five occupants had escaped.
But a 46-year-old woman was missing. Firefighters didn't find her until after they knocked down flames. She was unconscious when she was taken to Silverton Hospital. She was later airlifted to Legacy Emmanuel hospital in Portland.
The other five residents were treated at Silverton Hospital for inhaling smoke.
The home is a total loss.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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