A house fire in Daly City left one resident and a firefighter injured, with smoke inhalation reported for the affected resident. The blaze erupted on Tuesday morning at around 8:35 a.m. in the first block of Mateo Avenue.
Fire crews responded swiftly to put out the flames, however, they soon realized that the fire was more extensive than initially thought. The first floor of the two-story home was engulfed in heavy smoke and one bedroom caught fire, prompting firefighters to search the residence while extinguishing the blaze.
The aftermath revealed 11 residents displaced from their homes, as well as two cats, who received assistance from the American Red Cross.
Unfortunately for firefighter, an injury sustained during the rescue operation left them with a wounded knee. In contrast, the resident suffered from smoke inhalation and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. With 11 residents forced out of their homes and a firefighter nursing an injured knee, the fire has undoubtedly had a profound impact on those affected by this incident.
Fire crews responded swiftly to put out the flames, however, they soon realized that the fire was more extensive than initially thought. The first floor of the two-story home was engulfed in heavy smoke and one bedroom caught fire, prompting firefighters to search the residence while extinguishing the blaze.
The aftermath revealed 11 residents displaced from their homes, as well as two cats, who received assistance from the American Red Cross.
Unfortunately for firefighter, an injury sustained during the rescue operation left them with a wounded knee. In contrast, the resident suffered from smoke inhalation and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. With 11 residents forced out of their homes and a firefighter nursing an injured knee, the fire has undoubtedly had a profound impact on those affected by this incident.