A Dallas firefighter was injured after falling from a balcony while battling an overnight apartment fire that destroyed four units
Firefighter Hospitalized After Fall During Fire Response
DALLAS – A Dallas firefighter was hospitalized after falling from a balcony while fighting a fire overnight.
The fire occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday at a two-story apartment complex on Brockbank Drive.
When firefighters arrived, they found massive flames.
One firefighter fell through a balcony on the second floor while trying to control the fire.
He was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. He has since been released and is recovering at home.
The fire destroyed four apartments. Three were vacant, but one tenant lost everything.
“Let’s see if they help us because all my documents are lost and everything,” said Orlen Martinez in Spanish. “I don’t know if they’re okay or not. They told us we could go in and check soon when everyone is gone.”
Martinez suffered several cuts on his feet from broken glass.
The apartment complex plans to provide him and his brother with another place to stay as they figure out their next steps.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Summary of Incident
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Time of Fire | 12:30 a.m. Thursday |
| Location | Brockbank Drive, Dallas |
| Injured Firefighter | Minor injuries, hospitalized, released |
| Affected Apartments | 4 total, 1 occupied |
| Tenant’s Loss | All documents lost |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing |
