At least 20 firefighters had been injured, with three in a severe situation, throughout a home hearth on Friday, February 17, on Staten Island, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) stated. During a press convention, native authorities stated a name got here in for a hearth at a duplex on Shotwell Avenue at round 1:30 pm. Chief of Department John Hodgens stated the fireplace sparked between two buildings within the rear of the property and shortly unfold to each. “There was a heavy wind condition at the fire, so as the firefighters were inside searching for occupants the windows failed and the wind blew the fire intensely right at the firefighters,” he stated. Two FDNY members turned trapped by the flames. One was capable of soar off a second ground balcony, whereas the opposite transmitted a mayday sign. Another crew of arrived on scene and had been capable of rescue the member trapped by the fireplace. A nozzleman working to place out the flames was struck by falling plaster, knocking his masks off his face, and inflicting him to inhale a considerable amount of smoke. FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh stated the three firefighters had been in essential however secure situation. “I cannot emphasize enough that this was a very close call for the FDNY,” Kavanagh stated. “We could have lost three members today. But it was thanks to the brave work of our members, including those who went in and saved their fellow firefighters, rescued the trapped members, brought them to EMS on scene who treated them immediately, and brought them to this hospital, who treated them right away.” Kavanagh stated the three firefighters had been alert, speaking and making jokes. At least 17 different firefighters sustained non-life-threatening accidents. Credit: FDNY through Storyful
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