Trenton, NJ – Five Firemen Injured Extinguishing Three-Alarm Blaze on Cleveland Ave
Trenton, NJ (July 21, 2022) – Five firefighters sustained injuries while working to extinguish a three-alarm fire in Trenton on Wednesday, July 20th.
The fire started at about 12:40 p.m. in the 300th block of Cleveland Avenue.
Additional crews were requested on the scene when the third story was found to be completely engulfed, changing the fire from a two-alarm to a three-alarm blaze.
Paramedics were dispatched to evaluate three firefighters. One was injured during a partial structure collapse, and two more for reasons that are not known.
Additional paramedics were called later to take two more firefighters to the hospital.
The fire was under control by 1:35 p.m.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Fire-Related Injuries in New Jersey
Sorting out the exact cause of a fire, and deciding who should be held accountable for the injuries and losses it caused, is an issue that demands an immediate investigation by the victim’s attorney. Additionally, the intricate technical issues that usually accompany fire accident claims often involve the application of tricky state and federal regulations, laws, and industry standards.
It is not uncommon for fires to be caused by the negligent actions of more than one party. The causes of most fires are often rooted in human error.
If you experienced considerable losses or personal injury in a fire, we strongly urge you to contact a New Jersey personal injury lawyer that has the resources, knowledge, and staff required to fully investigate and pursue the claim that best fits your circumstances.
In many cases, people suffer from devastating accidents due to the reckless actions of product manufacturers, property owners, building managers, contractors, and landlords. When victims are hurt in accidents, due to the negligent acts of another person, they may be eligible to file a legal claim against the at-fault party. The personal injury attorneys at Metro Law have over four decades of experience helping thousands of families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Our attorneys work diligently to ensure families have their legal rights protected so they can move forward from the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one. Contact our fire injury lawyers in New Jersey at (800) 460-6476 to see how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Metro Law strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident. The photos depicted in this post are not from the actual accident scene.
