Baltimore City Fire Department Lt. Paul Butrim, firefighter/paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo died in the fire Monday, according to reports.
that the firefighters were inside the three-story vacant rowhouse when the building partially collapsed, trapping them inside. He said one of the firefighters was pulled out immediately, but three others remain buried in rubble.
Two other firefighters were found about an hour later and taken to the hospital. The fourth firefighter was pronounced dead at the scene when found by rescuers,“Today, Baltimore has lost three of the bravest among us who made the ultimate sacrifice for our city,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said at the news conference,. “This is a gut-wrenching tragedy for our city, for our fire department and most importantly for the families of our firefighters.
Ford tells the Sun the firefighters decided to enter the rowhouse because an adjacent home was occupied. It was believed they could put the fire out by entering the building, Ford said.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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