[04-13-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Hurt, Two Dogs Killed in a Citrus Heights Apartment Fire

At least one person was hurt, and two dogs were killed after an apartment complex in Citrus Heights caught fire on Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022.

The incident occurred at around 6:00 p.m. in an apartment complex located on Sunrise East Way near Fair Oaks Boulevard.

The fire reportedly started on the second floor. Metro fire crews attempted to extinguish the flames while law enforcement and security tried to rescue multiple dogs.

At least one person was injured following the incident. Unfortunately, two dogs were killed in the fire.

Twelve people were displaced after the fire. Information about the incident is limited at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Apartment Fire Statistics

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that home heating, electrical distribution, and lighting are the leading causes of fires each year. Fires can cause life-changing injuries in addition to property damage.

According to the US Fire Administration, there were 371,500 home fires, or more than 1,000 every day. These fires killed around 2,700 individuals and injured 10,825 others.

Apartment fires accounted for 10% of civilian fire deaths and 19% civilian fire injuries, accounting for 6% of all fire events. Vehicle fires were responsible for 15% of all fires, 18% civilian deaths, and 11% of civilian injuries.

You have the right to live in a safe and well-kept environment if you rent a house or an apartment. Landlords who fail to keep your home in a reasonably safe condition may be held accountable for any injuries resulting from their negligence.

Every year, fire departments in the United States react to an estimated 346,800 house-building fires. These fires killed 2,620 civilians, injured 11,070 civilians, and cost $7.3 billion in direct property damage per year.

Sacramento County Premises Liability Lawyers for Apartment Fire Victims

Premises liability is the legal term for an action in which an injured individual alleges that the owner of the building’s negligence caused them pain and suffering.

In the event of a fire, landlords and building owners have a legal obligation to construct safe buildings for their tenants. They must ensure that their building meets state and municipal fire rules by providing enough emergency exits, smoke detectors, and other fire prevention measures.

If a landlord or building owner fails to take these steps, they are unduly endangering the building’s residents. If you have been hurt due to a building’s poor fire safety safeguards, you should consult with a Sacramento County premises liability lawyer about filing a lawsuit.

Our California premises liability lawyers at Arash Law have years of expertise managing claims involving accident plaintiffs who were harmed on the property of others. If you were harmed on someone else’s property, please get in touch with our award-winning injury law company now to learn more about your legal rights under the premises liability theory, how we can establish your claim, and the sorts of damages you can receive, and how to get started.

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