ALMA, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: Crawford County Coroner Pam Wells confirmed that Paul Lynch, 73, a resident from the apartment complex, has died at an area hospital after being transported from the scene.
He was pronounced dead at 4:42 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, according to the coroner. First responders attempted CPR at the apartment complex and while heading to the hospital.
ORIGINAL STORY:
One person was injured after an apartment fire in Alma on Tuesday afternoon.
Alma Fire Department was called to a report of a fire at 117 Collum Lane East just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
Crews arrived at Meadors Apartments for a bottom floor apartment on fire. The second-floor apartment sustained smoke damage.
Fire crews on scene told KNWA/FOX24 that one person was injured but wouldn’t say the extent of the injuries.
Stay with KNWA/FOX24 for additional updates.
