Print
E-mail
Share
digg
Newsvine
Facebook
Stumble
Technorati
reddit
Fark
twitterMan burned trying to put out mattress fire
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 | 7:55 p.m.
House fire
A Henderson man suffered second-degree burns to his hands while trying to extinguish a mattress fire Saturday afternoon, Henderson Fire Department officials said.
The man was trying to get a burning mattress out of a house at 19 California Way, near Boulder Highway and Lake Mead Drive, officials said.
The fire got out of control and the occupants of the house were forced to evacuate and contact the Henderson Fire Department.
When fire crews arrived shortly before 4 p.m., smoke was coming out of a front window of the home, but firefighters were able to confine the fire to two front bedrooms and a portion of the hallway.
Fire department paramedics treated the injured man at the scene. The fire caused an estimated $70,000 damage, officials said.
The fire department said the fire was caused by the careless use of a lighter.
The incident demonstrates the importance of calling for help as soon as a fire is discovered, the fire officials said.
“Many times occupants believe that they can handle the situation but are all-too-quickly overwhelmed,” said Battalion Chief Tim Hartman. “When you recognize a fire in your home, the single most important thing is to get yourself and all others out.”
Discussion: 8 comments so far…
Post a comment
- Most Read
- Discussed
- Most E-mailed
- Franchione potential early candidate for UNLV football post
- Police: 3 arrested in officer’s death have gang ties
- Big fight headed for a New Frontier?
- Mayor: Morale not good among LV city employees
- MGM Mirage (finally) makes George Strait show official
- Hotels rein in risque advertising campaigns
- $60 million to stabilize neighborhoods buys five homes
- Creditors want to expand probe of Station Casinos deal
- Reserve Rebels didn’t have time to panic
- Funny Face: Carrot Top’s stage act a mask of contradictions
Blogs
Elsewhere
Marquardt v. Sonnen scheduled for UFC 109
Bloggity, Bloggity, Bloggity
Will a fourth consecutive title by Jimmie Johnson be good or bad for NASCAR? (1 Comment)
Top Chef: Las Vegas
The Jet Stream: And then there were four
Top Chef Episode 12: On keeping it simple
Miech Again
Chilly start for Chace, but Stanback says he'll warm up (1 Comment)
Elsewhere
Harvard Poker Pro: Texas Hold 'Em skills can help traders
Oscar De La Hoya wants to see Pacquiao/Mayweather
- Live chat
- Tuesday, noon PST
- Chat with Krista Creelman
- Problem Gambling Center executive director Krista Creelman will answer questions about gambling addiction from Las Vegas Sun readers from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. ... Submit question
Calendar »
- 21 Sat
- 22 Sun
- 23 Mon
- 24 Tue
- 25 Wed
-
UFC 106 at Mandalay Bay Events Center
Mandalay Bay Events Center | 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
-
The Four Tops at The Orleans Showroom
Orleans Hotel-Casino
-
Julio Iglesias at the Las Vegas Hilton
Las Vegas Hilton
-
The Four Tops at The Orleans Showroom
Orleans Hotel-Casino
The Sun
Locally owned and independent for more than 50 years.
The poor guy probably figured the Henderson Fire Fighters would charge him a VAT if he called them.
I said it getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes!!
Fire woman, youre to blame..
ha ha ha what a dumb a$$!!!
Ca mon baby light my fire,
Try to set the nice on, FIRE! ya ya
Another reason you should not eat crackers or play with a lighter in bed....
This is why I own a fire extinguisher - so I don't have to try to fight fires by hand. I also own an RA-15 so I don't have to fight a home invader by hand. Having the right tools for the job is important!
AR-15