Jul 9, 2024 By Paul Paterra 1 min read

The woman who was flown for medical treatment after being rescued from a Saturday house fire in Washington is expected to make a full recovery.

“The breathing tube has been taken out,” city Fire Chief Chris Richer said Monday.

The woman, described as legally blind and disabled, was trapped inside the home at 1200 Fayette St. when crews responded around 6:45 p.m.

Richer praised members of the Washington Fire Department for their efforts to save the woman, who sustained second-degree burns on her upper extremities.

“It was pretty impressive,” he said. “They had to fight their way in, then fight their way out with her. Their bravery certainly saved a life.”

The victim, who was not identified, lives at the residence with a female relative, who was able to get out of the home safely.

Also rescued in the fire were four dogs, three cats, one snake and two iguanas.

Richer said grease on a stove started the fire.

“It originated in the kitchen on the stove with unattended cooking grease, then spread throughout the house pretty quickly,” he said.

Richer said the house sustained heavy interior damage