Monday, August 31, 2015

Firefighter seriously injured in trailer fire in Eureka Springs when his breathing equipment was knocked loose


POSTED: August 30, 2015

  EUREKA SPRINGS, Mo. -

A Eureka Springs, MO firefighter is hospitalized in Springfield after suffering serious injuries fighting a fire.


The department reports firefighter Rod Wasson was inside a burning trailer Saturday night when his breathing equipment was knocked loose. Another firefighter pulled Wasson out of the trailer. Emergency medical crews on the scene found that Wasson may have inhaled superheated gases and smoke.

Wasson was airlifted to a Springfield hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The firefighter who rescued Wasson was treated at a Eureka Springs area hospital for minor injuries and released.


The fire department reported Wasson was in stable condition Sunday afternoon. The local fire marshal and the Arkansas State Police are working to determine the cause of the fire.