The DeKalb Fire Department came to the rescue of a disabled person during a residential structure fire Wednesday.
Chief Donny Green issued the following statement:
“On Wednesday at approximately 10:55 a.m., the DeKalb County Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire on Keltonburg Road with a disabled person still inside the home”.
“Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene and found the home filled with smoke and occupants and pets still inside. Firefighters, DeKalb County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel, and DeKalb County Sheriff Department deputies safely removed the disabled occupant from the residence.”
“Firefighters quickly arrived and successfully extinguished the fire and ventilated the home. Fire damage was contained to the laundry room in the floor and wall behind the clothes dryer. It was determined the dryer vent was clogged causing excessive heat to ignite the lint in the vent”.
“EMS personnel evaluated the patient, and the patient refused medical transport. The Keltonburg, Belk, and Main Stations responded to the incident,” said Chief Green.