[10-15-2022] Fresno County, CA – A Five-Alarm Fire Broke Out in Fresno, Injuring Two

Two people suffered injuries after a five-alarm fire broke out in a historic Fresno apartment building on Saturday night, October 15, 2022.

According to local authorities, the fire broke out at around 10:45 p.m. at the three-story Osage Apartments at Belmont Avenue and Broadway.

Authorities got initial reports of people trapped on several floors. Meanwhile, several people were extricated from the building by firefighters.

According to Fresno Fire Battalion Chief Brian Price, the two injured people got significant burns and were taken to the hospital.

According to Price, the two people’s conditions were stable.

They cannot determine the total number of displaced people. A bearded dragon was among the animals that they saved.

According to authorities, the building has experienced fires before. A fire in the middle of the 1980s hurt the roof.

About 70 firefighters were battling the fire. The cause of the fire is still being looked into.

According to reports, it may have started in the mechanical case area at the back of the building.

Apartment Fire Statistics

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the three primary causes of house fires are the heating system, electrical wiring, and lighting system. In addition to property loss, fires can result in serious personal injuries.

The United States Fire Administration reports an average of over 1,000 dwelling fires per day. These fires caused ten thousand eight hundred twenty-five injuries and approximately 2,700 fatalities.

10% of civilian fire deaths and 19% of civilian fire injuries were caused by apartment fires, which comprised 6% of all fire incidents. Vehicle fires were responsible for 15% of all fires, 18% of civilian fatalities, and 11% of civilian injuries.

About 346,800 structure fires in the US require the assistance of fire departments each year. Two thousand six hundred twenty people lose their lives in these fires yearly, 11,070 are injured, and $7.3 billion in direct property damage is caused.

Whether you live in an apartment or a house you rent, you have the right to a clean, safe home. If your landlord does not take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of your living space, they may be held liable for any damages due to their negligence.

Fresno County Premises Liability Lawyers

In a fire, building owners and landlords ensure that occupants are secure. To ensure that their building complies with local and state fire regulations, they must install enough smoke detectors, exits, and other safety features.

Numerous adverse outcomes, including the eviction of residents and the destruction of property, may arise from a building fire. It cannot be repaired if a building has been destroyed or severely damaged. Smoke inhalation and severe burns are just two of the many dangers firefighters face daily.

Injury victims who believe the property owner’s negligence brought on their suffering may file a premises liability claim.

Any building owner or landlord who does not take these precautions is needlessly putting their tenants in danger. If you or a relative has been hurt due to a building’s inadequate fire safety measures, you should seek legal counsel from a reputable premises liability attorney.

The Fresno County premises liability lawyers at Arash Law have years of experience representing accident victims hurt while on someone else’s property.

Contact our renowned 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 guide you through the process, outlining how we can back up your claim, any damages you might be eligible for, and how to move forward. Call (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to arrange a no-cost consultation with one of our qualified attorneys.