63-year-old woman's smoking in bed causes Portage apartment fire, one firefighter injured.

A fire in a Portage apartment was sparked by a 63-year-old woman who fell asleep while smoking in bed. Firefighters responded to a 911 call on October 9, initially seeing no flames from outside. Upon entering, they found smoke and the fire already extinguished. The woman declined medical assistance, while one firefighter sustained minor injuries. Authorities emphasized the importance of safe smoking practices and functioning smoke detectors.