[10-14-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Three People were Hospitalized After Experiencing Heavy Smoke in Residential Building in Downtown Long Beach

According to the local news, they sent three people to the hospital after heavy smoke billowed from the sixth story of a high-rise residential building in Downtown Long Beach on Friday morning, October 14, 2022.

The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue; simultaneously, the seven-story building broke fire.

According to LBFD officials, none of the fire-related injuries were life-threatening, and the patients were being treated for smoke inhalation.
Investigators were trying to pinpoint the cause of the fire.

Many residents could leave after a fire alarm was triggered, but some were trapped on the seventh floor, where firefighters attempted to rescue them.

In addition, first responders were trying to estimate the damage’s scope and the number of people who would have to leave their homes.

Apartment Fire Statistics

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that the heating system, electrical wiring, and lighting system are the three main causes of house fires. Fires can lead to severe personal injuries in addition to material loss.

According to the United States Fire Administration, over 1,000 dwelling fires are reported daily on average. In total, these fires resulted in approximately 2,700 fatalities and 10,825 injuries.

Apartment fires comprised 6% of all fire events and were responsible for 10% of civilian fire deaths and 19% of civilian fire injuries. 15% of all fires, 18% of civilian fatalities, and 11% of civilian injuries were caused by vehicle fires.

You have the right to a tidy, secure home, whether you rent a house or an apartment. Your landlord may be held accountable for any damages due to their negligence if they don’t take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of your living space.

In the United States, fire departments are called to help with about 346,800 structure fires annually. These fires result in 2,620 fatalities, 11,070 injuries, and an annual $7.3 billion in direct property damage.

Los Angeles County Premises Liability Lawyers

Injury victims who feel the property owner’s negligence caused their suffering may bring a premises liability claim.

Owners of buildings and landlords make sure that people living inside them are safe in the event of a fire. They must install enough smoke detectors, exits, and other safety features to ensure that their building complies with local and state fire regulations.

A building fire may result in numerous adverse effects, such as the eviction of people and the devastation of property. A building cannot be repaired if it has been seriously damaged or destroyed. Severe burns and smoke inhalation are only two of the many risks firefighters encounter daily.

Any owner or landlord of a building who does not implement these measures is needlessly endangering their tenants. Get legal advice from a reputable premises liability attorney if you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to a building’s insufficient fire safety measures.

Arash Law’s premises liability attorneys in Los Angeles County have years of experience handling cases for accident victims hurt while on someone else’s property.

Please get in touch with our prestigious injury law firm immediately to learn more about your legal options under the premises liability theory if you were hurt while on someone else’s property. We will help you get started and explain how we can support your claim, the damages you may be entitled to, and how to proceed. For a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable and skilled attorneys, contact us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by email.