Jan 19, 2022

Firefighters rescue one person from a burning residence

Posted Jan 19, 2022 11:00 AM

On Tuesday at 5:40 a.m.  the Junction City Fire Department responded to a report of a house on fire AT 624 West Third Street. Dispatch reported that three people were able to evacuate, but one person was still inside of the structure.

According to the Fire Department firefighters arrived on scene within two minutes and reported flames showing on the back side of the residence. The crews were able to initiate fire attack and perform a search and rescue simultaneously. They located and evacuated one person from the residence. The fire was contained to the garage and a small section of the house. The blaze was declared out and salvage and overhaul were initiated.

One occupant in stable condition, was taken to the hospital by ambulance and no firefighters were injured.

A total of 16 firefighters manning two Engine companies, 1oneTruck company, two Med Units and one Fire Marshal responded to the scene. The fire is currently under investigation.