OKLAHOMA CITY --
Firefighters said an Oklahoma City man burned himself while trying to save his home from going up in flames.
The man who lives at a home near Southwest 24th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue said he was gone for a few days and when he returned home he saw flames in a utility room.
Crews said the man tried to extinguish the fire with a garden hose.
Firefighters said the man suffered burns on his arms and minor smoke inhalation.
The damage was contained to one room, firefighters said.
Man Uses Garden Hose Against Fire
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