At least 4 people injured in fire at Prairie View A&M dorm building

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Fire officials said one student suffered a leg injury after jumping from the third floor, while two others were treated for smoke inhalation.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- At least four people, including three Prairie View A&M University students, were injured during a fire in a dorm building early Wednesday morning.

Fire officials told ABC13 that it was an air conditioning fire that started in the hallway on the third floor. The fire was contained to the hallway, firefighters said. At least three students were injured, officials said. Two were rescued from a ledge by firefighters and taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, while a third student jumped out of the building from the third floor.A police officer who ran into the building to get students was also reportedly treated for smoke inhalation.

Possible fire at Prairie View A&M students standing outside with blankets. Waller County EMS, Fire and Sheriff are on scene. No details are confirmed at this point.

 

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