This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.
At approximately 10:05 AM on Sunday, Newport Ambulance and Newport Police were dispatched to 2664 Vance Hill Road in Newport Town for a report of a burn injury involving a 90-year-old female. Initial reports indicate the patient is in severe pain. Units arrived on scene at 10:25 AM and have initiated medical care. A Code 4 emergency response was declared, indicating the situation is being managed. The exact nature of the burn and the events leading up to the incident are not yet known. Further details will be released as they become available.
Photo: Isaac N. via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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