Resident tries putting out Wilton Manors house fire with his hands.

Around 9:26 p.m. Saturday night a fire broke out in a single-story home in Wilton Manors.

The Wilton Manors Police Department were dispatched and responded to a call at 2917 NE 1 Avenue. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue also responded to the scene.

According to the Wilton Manors Police Department, “Upon arrival the resident was already outside with their pet dog. The resident advised their mattress caught on fire due to smoking inside the residence. The resident attempted to put the fire out with their hands which caused the fire to spread to the ground. The resident sustained injury to their finger tips and feet.”

The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center.