There was a house fire in North Little Rock, Arkansas and firefighters were called to the scene.
On December 20th, at around 7:10 a.m., the North Little Rock Fire Department responded to a residential fire near 25th and Schaer. Engine 3 arrived first, encountering heavy smoke at the back of the structure.
Firefighters Rush In To Save Arkansas House During Fire
The fire was quickly controlled with an aggressive interior attack, and a search confirmed the building was unoccupied at the time. The cause was traced back to an unsheltered person trying to stay warm inside.
This incident highlights the dangers of assuming empty buildings are truly vacant. With cold weather on the horizon, checking on the vulnerable is crucial to prevent such events.
Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for each other in North Little Rock. Let’s keep our community safe by ensuring everyone has a warm place to stay.
