A quick response from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) saved a resident and an apartment building on Nepsa Way in Delray Beach from possible devastation. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon when a stove turned into a blaze, sending one individual seeking refuge onto their third-floor balcony. CBS12 reported that the PBCFR were dispatched around 1:40 p.m. and found smoke pouring from a third-floor unit, though no flames were visible from the building exterior.
Visibly, the building’s sprinkler system played a critical role in preventing the fire from spreading beyond its point of origin. “The fire was contained to the area of origin,” a statement shared by PBCFR. In under a minute, an engine team extinguished the fire completely, according to BocaNewsNow.com.
Upon their arrival, firefighters quickly made entry to the smoke-laden building, pulling the stranded resident off of the back balcony of the affected third-floor apartment. The door was shut behind them to minimize smoke exposure. The individual, who escaped the immediate danger, denied any injuries and did not request emergency medical transport, according to BocaNewsNow.com. “PBCFR personnel rapidly entered the building and removed one person who had taken refuge on the 3rd floor unit’s back balcony, shutting the door behind them, keeping the smoke away,” reported the PBCFR…