FIRE: The faulty television is believed to have started the fire
AN ELDERLY woman suffered a suspected broken arm after she fell over trying to flee a fire which broke out in her house.
Firefighters were called to the incident on Kent Road, Tatworth and Forton near Chard shortly after 9.30pm on Friday night.
The fire started due to a faulty television in the bungalow, and caused slight smoke damage to the property.
A spokesman for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: "One elderly female fell over escaping the fire and sustained a bump to the head and suspected fracture to arm.
"Crews used a trauma pack and the casualty was then conveyed to hospital by Ambulance. The cause of the fire was accidental."
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