DCFD M.O.S. Critically Injured

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Just heard about this from my buddy at 3-Engine in the District. More on thewatchdesk.com and pumpfire.com

At aprox 1530hrs on 10-29-07 DCFD responded to 4th Street NE in the 600 block for the house fire. Upon arrival companies found heavy fire to the rear and upon entry there was an apparent propane or NG explosion critically injuring the 4 man crew.

As of this time:

Sgt Lacore of Truck 9 is intubated and in a drug induced coma

FF Shayab of Engine 9 is in critical condition

The two other MOS from Engine 9 were expected to be released last evening or this morning.

Edited October 30, 2007 by mfc2257

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PAUL PELUSO and SUSAN NICOL KYLE

Firehouse.com News

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Four firefighters were injured in a flashover at a house fire Monday, Oct. 29 and two remain in critical condition.

Firefighters saw smoke and fire when they arrived at the townhouse under renovation on Fourth Street NE about 3:30 p.m.

Fire Chief Dennis Rubin said soon after firefighters entered the building there was a mayday signal. They were quickly located and evacuated from the top floor.

The firefighters were rushed to Washington Hospital Center for treatment.

Sgt. Michael Lacore, 37, suffered third degree burns over 50 percent of his body -- mostly to his torso -- and is the most critically injured out of the four, according to Battalion Chief Kenneth Crosswhite, a fire department spokesman.

Firefighter Charlie Shayab, 30, is listed in critical but stable condition with second and third degree burns over 20 percent of his body on his arms hands chest and neck.

Firefighter Douglas Donnelly, 27, and 23-year-old Firefighter Kenneth Humphries are listed in good condition.

"Please keep these members in your thoughts and prayers and hope for a speedy recovery," Crosswhite said.

The preliminary cause of the fire was listed as the spontaneous combustion of oil-filled rags in the rear of the building, according to a statement later released by the department.

The fire then caused propane tanks nearby to vent and explode, catching the rear porch on fire. The blaze then crawled up the rear of the affected house and spread to porches on either side of the rowhouse.

There were no reported civilian injuries, and the damage estimate was still being calculated.

Additional details about the two-alarm fire and those injured will be posted when they become available.

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Keep 'em in our prayers, guys.

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Firehouse.com has a link to the video.

http://www.firehouse.com/videonetwork/inde...p?showid=450999

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has anyone heard how the brothers are doing from this incident?

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From Firehouse.com

Surgery Successful for Critical D.C. Firefighter

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sergeant Michael LaCore, one of four firefighters injured in a flashover Monday morning remains in critical condition today.

That's according to a statement released by District of Columbia Fire and EMS.

The department reported good news for LaCore -- saying his surgery at Washington Hospital Center yesterday was successful, and test results indicate no respiratory burns.

Lacore, 37, suffered third degree burns over 50 percent of his body -- mostly to his torso -- and is the most critically injured out of the four.

Meanwhile, firefighter Charlie Shyab was upgraded to fair condition and has been transferred to the Burn Stepdown Unit, a transition to less critical care.

Shayab suffered second and third degree burns over 20 percent of his body on his arms hands chest and neck.

Both Doug Donnelly and Kenneth Humphries were released from the hospital yesterday. Their progress continues to be excellent.

The preliminary cause of the fire was listed as the spontaneous combustion of oil-filled rags in the rear of the building, according to a statement later released by the department.

The fire then caused propane tanks nearby to vent and explode, catching the rear porch on fire. The blaze then crawled up the rear of the affected house and spread to porches on either side of the rowhouse.

Firefighters saw smoke and fire when they arrived at the townhouse under renovation on Fourth Street NE about 3:30 p.m.

Chief Dennis Rubin said soon after firefighters entered the building there was a mayday signal. They were quickly located and evacuated from the top floor.

The firefighters were rushed to Washington Hospital Center for treatment.

There were no reported civilian injuries, and the damage estimate was still being calculated.

Edited November 1, 2007 by SPFC56-233

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from firehouse.com

Injured D.C. Firefighter's Condition Upgraded

Updated: 11-07-2007 10:13:00 AM

Story by nbc4.com

The condition of a firefighter injured in a massive D.C. blaze has been upgraded from critical to serious.

D.C. firefighter Michael LaCore, 37, was injured last week while battling a rowhouse fire in the 600 block of Fourth Street in Northeast. He suffered second- and third-degree burns over 30 percent of his body.

LaCore was one of four firefighters injured in the blaze.

Firefighter Charlie Shyab, 30, remains in fair condition.

Two others -- firefighters Kenneth Humphries, 23, and Douglas Donnelly, 27, were released from a local hospital.

The firefighters were trapped on the top floor of the rowhouse when an explosion occurred.

Investigators said they believe the fire was caused by some oily rags being stored next to some propane canisters in the home next door. They believe the rags ignited the propane, setting off an explosion, and the fire burned from the back porch of the home to the houses on either side.

The cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, fire officials said.