Firefighters rescue a combative occupant at a working fire
San Bernardino Co FFs – At 10:47 on December 8th 2019, San Bernardino County Fire responded to a commercial structure fire at an apartment complex in the 900 block of West 2nd Street in the city of San Bernardino. While enroute, units were advised of a possible occupant refusing to leave the residence.
Firefighters arrived to discover a two-story apartment complex with smoke and fire coming from the upper floor. With the assistance of San Bernardino City Police Department, the bottom floor and adjacent units were evacuated. Under heavy fire conditions, firefighters made entry into the primary apartment and located a victim who refused to exit the apartment. As crews attempted to remove the victim he became combative.
Through a coordinated process of ventilation and interior attack, County Fire knocked down the blaze and running attic fire that was threatening the adjoining apartments.
One civilian transported to the regional burn center for definitive treatment. There were no other reported injuries to civilians or public safety personnel.
Eight medic engines, two truck companies, two battalion chiefs, and an investigator from County Fire totaling 33 personnel were assigned to the incident. The Red Cross was notified for assistance with numerous displaced residents.
Damage estimates are still being compiled, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation through County Fire’s Office of the Fire Marshall.
Date/Time: Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:47 pm
Location: 900 block W 2nd St San Bernardino
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