Evansville Firefighter Suffers Injury After Falling Through Floor in Home Blaze
I still remember reading the updates from Evansville late last night, and honestly, it gave me chills. Around 9:30 p.m., firefighters were called to a house on the 2500 block of S Green River Road after neighbors reported smoke curling up from the side of the home. You can imagine the tension—the crew knew someone might still be inside, even though the resident is usually in a nursing home.
By 9:45 p.m., the situation escalated dramatically. A mayday call came through: one of the firefighters had fallen through a hole in the floor while searching for any occupants. I can’t overstate how quickly these moments turn dangerous. Within minutes, other crew members were on high alert, coordinating a rescue while the fire continued to spread.
The firefighter managed to get out safely, thankfully with only minor injuries, and was taken to the hospital. At the same time, the fire, which started in the basement and raced upward into the attic, was threatening the structural integrity of the house. It wasn’t under control until 10:40 p.m…