OKCFD: Woman Rescued From 4-Alarm Commercial Fire Moments Before Flames Engulfed Building

A woman was rescued from a four-alarm commercial fire just moments before flames engulfed the building in downtown Oklahoma City, fire officials said.

Tuesday, March 23rd 2021, 6:48 pm

By: News 9


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A woman was rescued from a four-alarm commercial fire just moments before flames engulfed the building in downtown Oklahoma City, fire officials said.

Crews were called out to check smoke at the structure just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening in the 800 block of NW 4th St.

Responding crews reported seeing visible flames and heavy smoke at the vacant structure. We're told a local theater company uses the building for storage.

Firefighters had to remove bars from a window in order to rescue a woman inside, Battalion Chief Benny Fulkerson with the Oklahoma City Fire Department said.

The victim was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition to be evaluated. 

Fulkerson said more than 75 firefighters were on the scene working to extinguish the flames.

Investigators have not yet determined a cause for the fire.

This is a developing story. Stay with News 9 for updates.


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