One person is injured in an early morning house fire in Columbus.

 

The initial call came in around 6am on Sunday morning. Columbus Police and Columbus Fire responded to a residence on West Sycamore Street for a reported structure fire with an occupant still inside the home.

 

Responders were able to safely remove the victim from the home. Firefighters then extinguished the blaze.

 

The victim sustained facial burns and airway injuries. Cherokee County EMS then transported the individual to a nearby hospital. The person was then flown by medical helicopter to another medical facility to receive a higher level of care.

 

No additional injuries were reported.

 

Photo courtesy Columbus Fire & Rescue