MONROE – June 29, 2010 at 7:20 pm: Monroe Police Officers responded to a citizen’s call of strange noises coming from an apartment in the 300 block of Kelsey St. Within four minutes, officers arrived at the scene and heard the sound of a smoke alarm coming from an apartment. Upon entering the smoke filled apartment the officers found a semi-conscious elderly male on the floor. The officers were able to carry the male out of the apartment into fresh air. The source of the smoke came from food that was burning on the stove.
Monroe Fire District #3 responded and transported the 84-year-old male to Valley General Hospital for treatment.
The combination of a concerned citizen’s call and a quick response resulted in a life saved.
For additional information on this press release, contact Administrative Director Debbie Willis at 360-863-4579.
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