12-25-16 Christmas House Fire

First units on scene reported nothing visible from the street. Upon further investigation members from squad 1 and quint 2 found a sofa on fire in the upstairs portion of the house. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and remove a female occupant of the house. The female was promptly treated by firefighters from quint 1 and ladder 1 for first degree burns to both hands and smoke inhalation. The female was transported to Erlanger by HCEMS. The fire was contained to the sofa and rug, firefighters checked the entire residence and attic for fire extension. Captain McElvain with fire investigation stated that the cause was most likely a candle.