Elderly man escapes burning home

By ABC13
HOUSTON It happened around 2:15am on Ellington near De Priest. Firefighters found heavy flames coming from the back of the one story home in northwest Houston. Crews were able to put the flames out quickly.

Firefighters believe an electrical problem is to blame.

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