ORLANDO, Fla. – A candle sparked a fire that heavily damaged an Orlando home and sent a woman to a hospital, officials said.
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The fire was reported at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday on Lavender Court near State Road 408 and Goldenrod Road.
A man, his wife and their dog were inside the home, officials said. The woman was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
A neighbor, who recorded video of the blaze, said he heard screaming before seeing the fire.
"The fire was through the roof on our arrival," a firefighter said.
Fire officials said a candle was left burning when the couple went to bed.
The home is likely a total loss, officials said.
"The damage is extensive," the firefighter said.
The Red Cross will assist the couple.
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