Heroic Escape: 17-Year-Old Jumps from 7th Floor to Escape Lisbon Fire
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Heroic Escape: 17-Year-Old Jumps from 7th Floor to Escape Lisbon Fire

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Summary:

  • 17-year-old jumps from 7th floor to escape fire

  • Serious injuries reported following the incident

  • Fire started in the kitchen of the apartment

  • 24 firefighters responded and extinguished the fire within 26 minutes

  • Victim transported to Santa Maria Hospital for treatment

Dramatic Incident in Lisbon

A 17-year-old youth was seriously injured on Monday after jumping from the 7th floor of a building to escape a fire on the Avenida Estados Unidos da América in Lisbon. The incident occurred shortly after 7 PM and has raised concerns about fire safety in residential areas.

Fire Rescue

The fire reportedly started in the kitchen of the apartment and was brought under control by 24 firefighters using six fire trucks by 7:26 PM. The injured teen was promptly transported to Santa Maria Hospital for treatment. This incident highlights the urgent need for effective fire safety measures in high-rise buildings to prevent such dangerous situations in the future.

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