By John Wright
KFDI – September 26, 2013
Smoking while on oxygen left a Wichita man in serious condition at a hospital.
The fire happened about 6:23 Thursday morning at the Plaza North Senior Residences at 2113 North Madison. “He was smoking while on oxygen,” Fire Lt. Colby Robertson said.
Its believed the man was treated for smoke inhalation and 3rd degree burns to 10-percent of his body. Crews were able to get into the building with a key left for them.
” We got it as a check a fire that was out. The man called 911 and said there had been a fire, but he thought he had it out. ” said Robertson. The man was taken to Via Christi Hospital St. Francis.
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