A 65-year old man was given CPR after a fire accident. The fire investigators stated that a warehouse fire claimed the life of an elderly man in East Vancouver. The fire started in an electrical room and the smoke and fumes overwhelmed the victim before he realized what was happening.
Deadly fire
The fire started at around 9:30 PM on the second floor of a food preparation business on Pandora Street near Commercial Drive.
According to the authorities, upon the arrival of the firefighters, they saw light smoke originating from the rear of the building near the roof. The crews entered the building from the front and made their way to the upper floors to find the fire. They were faced with zero visibility conditions, extreme heat temperatures and eventually found an elderly man, brought him outside and delivered CPR.
The fire was later upgraded to a third alarm and more than 50 firefighters worked for three to four hours to put out the blaze. The fire investigators spent the night at the warehouse gathering evidence.
Being prepared
Prompt delivery of CPR and using an AED can save a life. If you want to be prepared during emergencies, it is recommended to enroll in a first aid course today.
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