Camas-Washougal firefighter engulfed in flames; he's OK
CAMAS, Wash. (AP) - A fire official says a southwest Washington firefighter was briefly engulfed in flames after responding to a townhouse fire in Camas.
Camas-Washougal Fire Chief Nick Swinhart said the unidentified firefighter escaped injury when an unknown object fell from a window sill and exploded in flames, catching him on fire. The chief says the man's partner turned a hose on him to extinguish the fire. The firefighter was protected by his gear.
The cause of Thursday's fire is under investigation. Swinhart says the occupant described using a lighter to see under his bed because he had no flashlight. Fire was seen from the bed area a short time later and the occupant left the townhouse after calling 911. The resident was not hurt.
Camas-Washougal Fire Chief Nick Swinhart said the unidentified firefighter escaped injury when an unknown object fell from a window sill and exploded in flames, catching him on fire. The chief says the man's partner turned a hose on him to extinguish the fire. The firefighter was protected by his gear.
The cause of Thursday's fire is under investigation. Swinhart says the occupant described using a lighter to see under his bed because he had no flashlight. Fire was seen from the bed area a short time later and the occupant left the townhouse after calling 911. The resident was not hurt.
And that my friends is why you wear ALL your gear including the hood! Â Glad he's Ok! Â Wonder what his new nickname's going to be.
Good news! Glad he is ok, probably needs a change of his shorts though! I would.
glad he wasn't badly injured