Arlington, TX – Two Firefighters Hurt in Fire on Arkansas Lane
Arlington, TX (August 28, 2019) – On August 26, emergency crews responded to the scene of a major apartment fire at approximately 4:30 p.m.
According to reports, the Springfield Crossing Apartments, located on Arkansas Lane, burst into flames, engulfing twelve units in the complex.
Over sixty firefighters responded to the scene to extinguish the fire.
In all, the fire resulted in a loss of 12 apartment buildings, displacing 30 residences, and causing the building to remain off-limits to occupants.
Two firefighters were injured while working on the fire. One worker was provided medical attention at the scene. The second firefighter was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
Fire Injuries in Texas
Firefighters go into work every day and place their lives at risk. Unfortunately, there are many instances where these individuals are injured on the job. Every year, thousands of workers across Texas are injured during their workday. Unfortunately, burn injuries can have a devastating impact on their lives.
Victims who are injured on the job are often forced out of work for extended periods to recover. These painful injuries can have a truly debilitating impact on the lives of workers, especially those who have to move around and be in good physical shape to work. Individuals who are injured on the job should contact a workplace accident attorney in Texas as soon as possible.
Our Texas personal injury attorneys at the Benton Law Firm have over twenty years of combined experience helping accident victims get the compensation and justice they deserve. We work diligently to help those harmed get restitution to cover medical bills, so they are able to get the medical treatment they need to get back to their normal lives. If you were injured on the job, contact us today at (214) 219-4878 to get help now.
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