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Kent, Washington – Firefighters Fall Through Floor During House Fire

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Posted on March 19, 2020

Kent, Washington (March 19, 2020) – Two firefighters were reported to be uninjured after falling through the floor during a house fire at the 23400 block of 116th Avenue Southeast on Thursday morning. According to the article from ILoveKent.com, the two firefighters were conducting a search of the first floor when they fell through a hole that had been partially covered by the residents. One firefighter was able to free himself, but the other became suspended in wires from the ceiling. Crews on the scene were able to free the trapped firefighter and he was brought outside in less than five minutes. The house was reported to be unoccupied and no other injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

About Falls and Related Injuries

It is fortunate that both firefighters were unhurt in the incident. Accidental falls can result in injuries that can range from minor to debilitating. According to the World Health Organization, falling down is the 2nd leading cause for accidental or unintentional deaths. This is second only to road traffic injuries as the leading cause of unintentional injury death. While most cases of falls are non-fatal, as seen in this case, it can still be cause for concern due to the injuries related with falls. An approximate amount of 37.3 million falls are said to require medical attention every year. Injuries may not always be serious, but have the potential to be life-threatening or disabling – examples of injures with long-term effects are broken bones (commonly fractures in the hip or wrist) or head injuries, as falls are the leading cause for traumatic brain injuries.

While falls are a matter of concern for all people, there are some factors which can make falls more risky for some. Age is one of these factors – particularly, the elderly and children are said to be at most risk in falls. Adults over the age of 65 are said to suffer the most number of fatal falls. Furthermore, adult victims may be more susceptible to future falls once they have sustained injuries from another fall. Children are at risk due to having developing bodies, and innate curiosity to explore. Factors such as environment, occupation, alcohol or substance use, and other medical conditions can also affect the risk of falls. As such, we urge everyone to do what they can to help prevent falls. Be sure to look out for hazards in the area which may lead to a fall. Keeping the body healthy is also a good way to help prevent falls, as a healthy body will have far more coordination and be ready to respond to a fall should it happen. There are many ways to ensure our safety, and preventing falls is one of them.

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