Kansas City Star: KC firefighters injured as popular bar, bridal shop burn
Five Kansas City firefighters suffered burns this morning during a fire that started about 10 a.m. in a two-story building at 75th and Washington Street.
After an apparent “flashover” engulfed the firefighters, battalion chiefs ordered all firefighters out of the building, sent in a rescue team, took a head count to make sure everyone was safe and called for a second alarm to get more fire equipment on the scene.
Multiple ambulances responded and transported six firefighters to area hospitals. One did not need treatment, one was treated and released and the other four have been admitted to the burn unit at the University of Kansas Hospital.
All are expected to recover ...
This fire happened just six blocks east of the Church where we worship. All I can say is that emergency responders are some of the most amazing people there are. It is always heartbreaking to hear about any of them injured in the line of duty. I hope and pray for the health and well being of these men.
Comments