Elderly suffers major burns after fire

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - March 21, 2009 The fire was reported in the 1800 block of Jackson Street around 4:15 p.m.

The fire was brought under control in less than five minutes, but an 80-year-old woman suffered second and third degree burns to over 50 percent of her body.

She was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in critical condition.

Fire officials are investigating.

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