Apartment resident suffers severe burns from kitchen fire

Dallas Bay VFD respond to kitchen fire in Hixson apartment. Image courtesy of Dallas Bay VFD on Facebook.

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man is suffering severe burns to his face from a kitchen fire that started in his apartment at 8294 Ellie Plaza Place in Hixson.

Dallas Bay VFD responded to the scene Wednesday night just after 7 p.m. and found heavy fire in the kitchen with the resident trying to put it out.

According to the resident, he preheated the oven while unaware that something flammable was inside. When the oven door opened, he was overcome with smoke and heat.

After putting the fire out, the kitchen suffered minor damage but the male victim suffered severe burns and was taken to a local hospital.

The American Red Cross will be helping two adults with their emergency needs. Damages are estimated to be around $10,000.