FORT WORTH, Texas — Updated at 2:36 p.m. Tuesday with additional information from Fort Worth Fire.
A 1-year-old boy, a 4-year-old boy and their father remain in the hospital Tuesday after they were rescued from a fire Monday afternoon in Fort Worth.
The Fort Worth Fire Department was called to a detached garage apartment in the 2100 block of S Jennings Avenue at about 3:47 p.m.
Fort Worth Fire says the investigation is ongoing and it appears the fire was accidental.
However, the department is stressing that people should check their fire alarms in their homes and have a fire escape plan. Firefighters believe there were no working fire alarms inside the home.
When firefighters arrived, the man was outside of the apartment and the children were still inside until firefighters located them, officials said.
"These children have the chance to fight for their lives because of the firefighters training, dedication and the commitment to serve others," Fort Worth Fire said.
The children were transported to Cook Children's Medical Center and the man was taken to Parkland Hospital.
Fort Worth Fire said Tuesday that the man suffered from smoke inhalation and other traumatic injuries. He is considered stable.
The 4-year-old boy was taken to Cook Children's Medical Center and later transferred to Parkland. His injuries were related to smoke inhalation. His condition is critical, but stable at this time, Fort Worth Fire said Tuesday.
The 1-year-old boy was transferred to Parkland Hospital from Cook Children's Medical Center after being medically stable. His injuries were related to smoke inhalation and he had a small area of second-degree burns. He was also transferred from Parkland to Dallas Children's Hospital. His condition is critical, but stable at this time, Fort Worth Fire said.
A medical helicopter, multiple fire units and a number of firefighters all responded to the scene of the fire.
"The thoughts and prayers of the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Fire Department are with this family," Fort Worth Fire said.
