Two Firefighters Hurt Battling House Fire

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 6.28.24 | 9:14 PM
LOCATION: 8346 Boer Ave
AREA/CITY: West Whittier
DETAILS:

1. A firefighter fell through the roof of a single story home that caught fire Friday night
2. Firefighters responded to the area shortly before 9:15 PM in regards to house that was on fire
3. When firefighters arrived, they located a single-family home, well involved in flames with an initial report of people trapped inside
4. Firefighters began their initial fight and laddered onto the roof to help assist the fire fight
5. One firefighter fell through the roof at one point and into the house. Other firefighters quickly assisted the firefighter out of the burning structure and walked him over to a nearby ambulance where he initially declined medical treatment
6. Due to the severity of the fall, the firefighter was later transported to County USC
7. Knockdown was declared around 9:55 PM

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