Man hospitalized after third-floor apartment fire in Lockport

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — A man has been hospitalized after a fire broke out inside a third-floor apartment at a high-rise building on Ontario Street in Lockport on Wednesday. Firefighters were sent to apartment 304, where they found heavy smoke conditions in the hallway and a bedroom fire inside the unit. A resident of the building, Samme, says he acted quickly and followed instructions. WATCH: Man hospitalized after third-floor apartment fire in LockportMan hospitalized after third-floor apartment fire in LockportDespite being told to stay, Samme says they evacuated after noticing smoke spreading through the building. Firefighters say a man was found inside the apartment with severe burns.