Carson City Fire Department called to structure fire at Pheasant Drive apartment
UPDATE 3:58PM: The conditions of two juveniles who were injured in the Wednesday morning apartment fire on Pheasant Drive have improved since being admitted to the emergency room, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. An 8-year-old, who was asleep at the time of the fire, suffered life threatening injuries when transported to the hospital. The 17-year-old suffered moderate burns and smoke inhalation.
"I believe the only reason they are alive today is for the actions of the Carson City Fire Department," said Furlong.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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UPDATE 12:22PM: Two juveniles were rescued in the Wednesday morning apartment fire on Pheasant Drive, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon. The fire has been extinguished and four apartments units have been damaged. Estimates of damage are in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, he said.
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UPDATE 11:46AM: Two juveniles have been taken to the hospital after a fire consumed a Pheasant Drive apartment on Wednesday morning, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. A third juvenile has been accounted for and is not injured. A third ambulance, however, was called to the scene due to the children's mother having difficulty breathing.
Investigators are attempting to determine the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started in an upstairs room, said Furlong.
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UPDATE: 11:07AM: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday morning to an apartment fire in the 3900 block of Pheasant Drive. At least three people have been injured.
The call came into dispatch just after 10:45 p.m. of a two-story occupied apartment that was on fire with occupants inside. Smoke and flames are showing, according to arriving first responders. The fire was determined to be a working incident, a fully-involved fire, with multiple fire engines responding. At around 11 a.m. the Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene reported a knock down of heavy flames.
Fire agencies from Reno, East Fork Fire Protection District and Tahoe Douglas Fire were called to the scene. At least two injuries have been reported with victims being transported to the hospital.
Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area. Fairview and Pheasant Drive are blocked off at the intersection.
Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives have been called to investigate the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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