| 0039 hours this morning, April 8, 2011 DC Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 813 48th Place, NE. DC Engine 30 & 27 arrived on the scene with a one-story wood-frame bungalow with fire showing. Minutes later, things took a turn for the worse when the roof collapsed. A MAYDAY was declared that firefighters were burnt and missing. All firefighters were quickly accounted for and removed from the house but not after a handful of them received "life-threatening" burns.
The most serious injuries sustained resulted in one firefighter receiving 3rd degree burns to his arms, legs, back, and forehead (45% of his body). He is currently intubated and at MedStar. At this time, names of the firefighters will not be released. Keep the families of the firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.
Breaking News:
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/firefighters-hurt-in-ne-house-fire-040811
Fire Chief Jonathan Riffe |
