A Redwood man was taken to the hospital Thursday after he escaped a house fire that he is believed to have started, officials said.

David Melton, 53, 100 Thornberry Hollow Drive, was in fair condition this morning at River Region Medical Center, hospital spokesman Allen Karel said.

Warren County Deputy Billy Heggins said Melton’s sister, also his neighbor, called 911 at 3:07 p.m. when she noticed “unusual behavior” at her brother’s home.

“When my guys approached the door, (Melton) sprayed something that caused a flame,” Heggins said.

The deputy said Melton then jumped out the window of his mobile home, two miles east of U.S. 61 North.

Firefighters from Culkin and Northeast volunteer fire departments contained the fire in 15 minutes, Warren County Volunteer Fire Coordinator Kelly Worthy said.