Tucson fire crews share safety tips after deadly duplex fire
Tucson fire crews share safety tips after deadly duplex fire.
Fire crews are urging community members to review their household emergency plans after a fast-moving duplex fire claimed the lives of a homeowner and his pets several months ago.
The safety warning comes after firefighters responded to a duplex fire earlier this year.
According to the Tucson Fire Department, dispatchers sent crews to the scene at about 1:28 p.m., and firefighters arrived in less than four minutes.
Crews located the homeowner and his pets in a back room less than a minute after arriving.
The homeowner and his two dogs later died from their injuries.
To prevent future tragedies, fire officials released details of the incident to emphasize how quickly fire moves.
TFD recommended three key safety measures: installing working smoke alarms, sleeping with bedroom doors closed to slow fire and smoke, and practicing a household escape plan with everyone in the home.
Officials noted that thick smoke can block out light and fill a home in just minutes, even in broad daylight.