PIC – A little earlier this morning, Fort Worth FD and PD as well as MedStar EMS and CareFlite air all responded to a long fall off a cliff at Lake Worth. It was reported that the individual fell approximately 40-45 feet down an embankment. The patient was rescued and airlifted to Harris downtown. There was also a firefighter injured while rescuing the patient. The firefighter was ground transported to Harris.
Pantego Quint 1, Arlington Truck 1 on scene with heavy smoke showing from a house in the 3000 block of Friendswood Drive near Lynnwood Drive. Pantego Quint 1 advising of a working fire, requesting 2nd alarm response.
Update – Pantego Quint 1 advising fire in the attic. Engine 1 is pulling a line. Primary searches in progress.
PIC – Picture of the house fire on Friendswood Drive in Arlington. Pantego and Arlington FDs on scene. 2 alarms. All occupants out. Thanks to the Chief of Pantego DPS Tom Griffith for the photo.
Dallas PD is on scene of an auto pedestrian accident with patient found in the 8300 block of Foxwood Lane. Rescue 34 is ground transporting, patient has major injuries. The accident reportedly occurred near Lake June Rd and Holcomb Rd.
Weatherford FD, two Lifecare ambulances and law enforcement on scene of a major accident with entrapment at FM 51 N and Ric Williamson Memorial Highway. Lifecare first checked on scene with a pickup truck vs 18 wheeler, major damage with 1 trapped. Extended extrication has been in progress for several minutes. Air Evac 55 out of Mineral Wells has been launched to the scene. Lifecare is ground transporting a patient, serious injuries to Cook Children’s with firefighter on board to assist in patient care.
Update – Air Evac 55 off the scene headed to JPS.
Decatur FD, Wise County EMS and law enforcement on scene of a major accident with entrapment on Old Decatur Road north of Decatur. Reportedly a head-on collision with heavy entrapment. Air medical has been launched to the scene.
CareFlite has airlifted a reported gunshot wound victim from a scene in Kaufman near Fair Street and Jefferson Street. Unknown circumstances at this time. CareFlite airlifted to Baylor Dallas.
Celina FD Engine 1 is on scene with a working kitchen fire at a house in the 500 block of Dartmoor Drive. Prosper FD is also on scene.
Update – Fire quickly brought under control.
Fort Worth FD is advising Engine 7 and other FWFD units are working an apartment fire in the 8300 block of Brentwood Stair Road. Heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor upon arrival. Avoid this area.
Railway and county officials are on scene of a train derailment near Valley View. No reported major injuries or hazardous materials. Fire and EMS units were not needed.
Fort Worth FD and PD, Arlington FD and PD, Arlington EMS and MedStar EMS are on the scene of a major crash involving at least one vehicle on fire at E Lancaster Ave/W Division St near the Green Oaks Blvd/Dottie Lynn Parkway overpass. MedStar confirms a single fatality at the scene as well as one person with critical injuries. Air medical has been launched to the scene and will be landing in the roadway. It’s best to avoid this scene.
Update – Air medical was canceled.
