As you read previously from The Secret List, several Firefighters were seriously injured while operating in a multi-family dwelling in Coatesville, PA yesterday morning. The fire was caused by careless smoking.
Some of the incident was caught on video. While not life threatening, the injured members are dealing with some very significant fractures along with 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
HERE are video clips along with video clips on our home page.
http://www.phillyfirenews.com/content/firewire/detail/4602.php.
In this next video from you can see a FF’s handlight just prior to the collapse: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/video?id=7660994
The building was occupied (all residents were safely removed) and is reportedly light wood truss construction with sprinklers throughout, but not on the balconies or attic space. There was also apparently a fire wall to the right of where the collapse occurred.
Details to follow, once the members focus on recovery from their injuries.
