1 Injured In Carlsbad House Fire

Updated at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday:

CARLSBAD, CA – A house fire near Calavera Hills Community Park left one person injured Tuesday.

The blaze in the 2900 block of Ridgefield Avenue in Carlsbad was reported shortly after 3 p.m., authorities said.

Medics airlifted the victim, whose identity was not immediately available, to a trauma center for treatment of injuries of undetermined severity.

Initial reports indicated that a candle may have sparked the fire, police Lt. Jeff Chapman said.

By City News Service

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CARLSBAD, CA – At least one person has reportedly been injured Tuesday in a house fire in Carlsbad, fire officials said.

Crews are currently battling the blaze in the 2900 block of Ridgefield Ave.

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