Two fall into basement at Glendale fire
(CBS Los Angeles)
FirefighterNation Staff
GLENDALE, California — Firefighters in Glendale responded to an apartment fire where several occupants were rescued, and a mayday was called for two injured firefighters.
CBS Los Angeles reports that firefighters responded to the apartment building in the 100 block of Carr Drive at approximately 2:50 p.m.
Chief Silvio Lanzas said firefighters saw fire coming from the basement and the first floor as well as residents trapped on the second floor.
Firefighters rescued six occupants, including a small child seen in a video, over ground ladders.
During fireground operations two firefighters fell into the basement and a mayday was called.
Both firefighters were rescued and transported to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
