Oakland

Woman hospitalized with significant burns in Oakland

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A woman was transported to a hospital after a fire near the Oakland Coliseum Friday night, the city’s fire department said.

The incident happened just after 7 p.m. in the area of Independent Road and Coliseum Way.

Oakland fire said when their firefighters arrived in the area, they found a tent and a pick-up truck on fire.

They added that they found a woman with significant burns to 90% of her body. Her condition is unknown at this time.

The incident and the cause of the fire are under investigation.

No other details were released.

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