BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials in Baker responded to a large fire on Friday, August 8, that sent one man to the hospital.

According to officials, the fire happened in the 1000 block of Southwest Drive. The Baker Police Department says the man was trapped inside the home at the time of the fire and was rescued by fire officials.

He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Officials say he sustained burns all over his body.

No other information is available at this time. This is a developing story.

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