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Cops Save Family From Raging Apartment Fire
14 Jun
Summary
- Eight officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation but released.
- The fire destroyed or damaged 20 units in the apartment complex.
- Officers used bodycam footage to document the dramatic rescues.
Residents at a Utah apartment complex experienced a terrifying early morning on June 7 when police officers alerted them to a spreading fire. Bodycam footage revealed officers rushing into units, waking sleeping families, and urging them to evacuate immediately. One clip showed an officer physically escorting a shirtless man through the smoke-filled living room.
During the emergency response, officers heard reports of a man trapped on the second floor and used a ladder to bring him to safety. Another resident was woken by an officer shining a flashlight on his face, followed by a loud bang as he was pulled from bed. The swift actions of the police department ensured the safe evacuation of children as well.
Eight officers who responded to the blaze were hospitalized for smoke inhalation but have since been released. The fire, which started in a single unit and spread through a shared attic, ultimately destroyed or damaged a total of 20 apartment units within the complex.
