A 27-year-old man suffered severe burns over half of his body after he had become engulfed in flames at his parents’ Victorville home Friday night, sheriff’s officials said.
About 11 p.m. Friday, Justin Dunford’s parents heard a “loud noise” in their home in the 12400 block of Camino Canada Way;” seconds later, their son, Justin Dunford, entered their second-floor bedroom engulfed in flames, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
When first responders arrived, the residence was engulfed in flames.
Dunford and his parents escaped.
Although the homeowners weren’t hurt, Dunford was severely burned. He was treated at the scene and then flown to a trauma center for further treatment, sheriff’s officials said in a statement released late Saturday night. Dunford’s condition wasn’t known.
The sheriff’s arson team and the San Bernardino County Fire Department are investigating.
Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the Victorville Police Department at 760- 241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com