BELTON, TX — Shortly before 3:30 Wednesday morning, May 12, the Belton Fire Department is investigating a fire that injured a 16-year-old boy.
Belton FD responded to the 800 block of West 1st Ave. to a house engulfed in flames.
Belton Fire said that when the fire started, two people where inside the house, the 16-year-old boy suffered third degree burns to his hands and face. He was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.
The Belton Fire Department said that the fire started in the back of the house. Salado Fire Department assisted on the call.
