A fast-moving fire in Summit Hill sent one person to an area hospital Tuesday afternoon.

Fire broke out just before 12:30 p.m. at a house on the 100 block of West Hazard Street. The home is owned by Mary O'Donnell, who lived with her son, Steve.When crews arrived, fire had fully engulfed the back of the single home. Smoke could be seen from the Nesquehoning and Mahoning Township areas.Mary O'Donnell was transported to an area hospital to get evaluated after the blaze. Officials said that she got out of the home on her own.Due to the quick work of five area fire companies, there was little damage to the front exterior of the home, according to Diligence Fire Co. No. 1 Chief Shawn Hoben."We had great cooperation with all the neighboring towns, I think that's why half the building is still standing," Hoben said. "Lansford, Nesquehoning, Coaldale and Tamaqua all did an exceptional job."Witnesses said they came to the scene after seeing thick black smoke, and reported shingles popping off the home during the fire.Hoben said that the flying shingles were probably caused by a combination of the intense blaze and swirling winds in the area at the time.There were concerns that the wind would cause the fire to spread to adjacent homes, but firefighters quickly contained the blaze.Hoben said the fire appears to have originated in the rear kitchen area, but there is still an investigation to be done."We can't determine until we get in there and look around, and talk to the occupant," he said.The home sustained heavy damage in the back, but determining whether it's a total loss will be left to the insurance company, Hoben said.To help the family, Summit Hill residents Kira and Kevin Steber are spearheading a collection drive, which has been spreading on Facebook."Mary O'Donnell and her son, Steve, suffered a very devastating fire today at their home on West Hazard Street and lost everything due to heat, smoke and water damage," Kevin Steber's Facebook post said. "Luckily they are covered by insurance, however they do have some immediate needs that must be taken care of."The Stebers are collecting gift cards for area grocery stores, Walmart and Visa gift cards to help the family purchase what they need until they get back on their feet.Anyone who would like to donate a gift card can drop it off at the Summit Hill Borough Office, where Kira Steber is the borough secretary, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Fridays.