Two Connecticut Firefighters Burned in Flashover
Source The Hartford Courant, Conn.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Two firefighters were burned in a flashover, a sudden ignition of all combustible material in a room, while battling a residential fire on Thursday.
The flashover occurred when firefighters entered 1643 East Main St., shortly after 3:11 p.m.
The firefighters were taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
Lt. Peter Morotto was treated for second-degree burns to his right shoulder and bicep. He was released Thursday, officials said.
Firefighter Patrick Burlinson sustained burns on his left and right hands. He was kept at the hospital for observation overnight.
A woman who was inside of the home at the time was suffering from severe to moderate smoke inhalation. She was also taken to Bridgeport Hospital, and was reported to be in the emergency room Thursday night.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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