Acushnet House Fire Under Investigation
January 7, 2013 7:42 AM 
Acushnet firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire late last night at 50 Columbe Street.
When they arrived at the 2 story structure, they found heavy fire emanating from a second floor bedroom where they believe it started. An unidentified 52 year old woman was rescued from a second floor bathroom by a 19 year old volunteer firefighter who was first on the scene. Acushnet Fire Chief Kevin Gallagher had high praise for his men.
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The woman suffered severe burns to her lower extremities as well as smoke inhalation was med flighted to Rhode Island Hospital. The fire remains under investigation.
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