Two Cincinnati Firefighters Hurt In Fire Flashover

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Updated: 11/26/2012 9:35 am
Two Cincinnati firefighters were injured early Monday morning fighting a fire in Avondale.

The fire broke out at 1:11 a.m. at a home located on Blair Ave.

When firefighters arrived, there were heavy flames coming from the building. The conditions quickly deteriorated and the first floor flashed over. The second floor then flashed over, injuring two firefighters who were trying to escape. They were inside the home, looking for someone who was reported as trapped.  But no other victims were in the home.

The firefighters were treated for minor burns. The building is a total loss. Damage is estimated at $80,000.

Three adults and one child are being assisted by Red Cross.
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Chenoosesmom - 11/27/2012 11:04 AM
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What those two would say and any other firefighter would say is, "Just doing my job, mamm." And a good job it was! So glad those two are okay and they others that were with them. They were not alone for sure.

Sheepdog - 11/26/2012 1:36 PM
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So glad those two warriors are okay! That headline had me seriously concerned. God bless all of our public safety personnel...

jasonp162 - 11/26/2012 10:26 AM
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pyrolysis Namvet.

NamVet - 11/26/2012 10:18 AM
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Flashovers are a horrendous event that occurs so rapidly there is no chance to run. Imagine being in a room where the ceiling area becomes so hot that all combustible material ignite simultaneously. It is nearly impossible to accurately describe one unless to say "instant he11 on earth".......I am truly thankful the firefighters were wearing protective gear and are ok....

navrat - 11/26/2012 10:06 AM
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God Bless them. Burns are not my pain of choice.
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