Aberdeen house fire sends woman to hospital

A house fire in Aberdeen sent one woman to the hospital Friday night and caused significant damage to the residence.

The Aberdeen Fire Department responded at 10:14 p.m. to the reported structure fire at 908 Duffy Street, along with assistance from the Hoquiam and Cosmopolis fire departments, according to an Aberdeen Fire Department press release. Upon arrival, firefighters found large amounts of smoke coming from the front door and eaves of the building.

One occupant, a 48-year-old woman, was found sitting in the front doorway of the house. She was quickly removed and transported to Grays Harbor Community Hospital for possible smoke inhalation. There were no other injuries to occupants or responders.

It took approximately 35 minutes to bring the fire under control. A total of 15 firefighters responded in one command unit, four engines, one medic unit and two chief officers. Damage was estimated at $30,000 to the house and its contents. The cause is currently under investigation.