LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A resident is injured while attempting to extinguish a house fire, say Lynchburg Fire Department officials.

In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 5, Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a report of heavy smoke at the 1100 block of Lakeview Ln.

Officials say 1 resident was injured attempting to extinguish the fire, but, refused going to the hospital.

The other residents of the home escaped safely as crews put out the fire and left the area in 2 hours.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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