January 19, 2011

Child Suffers Burn Personal Injuries in Jacksonville Florida Fire

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In the Winter Months, fires are more prevalent in Jacksonville and other cities. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Jacksonville Fire Rescue and the State Fire's Marshall's Office are investigating a fire that took place on the Westside of Jacksonville. It was reported that a 3 year old child suffered serious personal injuries / burns as a result of a fire in a mobile home. The fire took place at approximately 1:40 p.m. The girl was transported to Shands at the University of Florida - Gainesville for treatment. The girl's body sustained burns to the stomach, legs, face and arms. See Child Suffers Burns in Jacksonville, Florida.

Fire safety and prevention can help reduce the incidence of fires and resulting injuries. When there is a fire involving injuries, State and local officials will investigate to determine the cause of the fire as well as the preventability of the fire.

All homeowners and renters should frequently check smoke alarms and periodically replace batters as needed. In addition, electrical outlets and extension cords should be checked to make sure there is no fraying or other increased risks of fire.

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Posted In: Burn and Fire Injuries , Child Safety , Homeowner's Insurance / Injuries at a Home

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November 10, 2010

Citra Florida House Fire Leads to Death of 5 Children - Investigation Initiated Following Tragedy

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In Citra, Florida, it was reported that five children recently died in a house fire of a small wooden home. The incident is being investigated by the Florida State Fire Marshall's Office. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but possible causes of the fire may include cigarettes, a space heater and other items. Now that the cold or cooler weather has returned to many parts of Florida - the risk or dangers of fire increase with the use of space heaters and fire places. It was reported that there was a smoke alarm in place but it was not working. Stories like these show the importance of fire safety. Check smoke alarms on a periodic basis and replace batteries as needed.

Of course, some fires are unpredictable and unpreventable. Others are preventable with good safety measures and maintenance of the home. You can read more about this story at Fire in Citra Leads to Death of 5 Children.

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Posted In: Burn and Fire Injuries , Fire and Burn Injuries

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September 25, 2010

Power Line Electrocution Ends Life of Good Samaritan (David Katterhenry)

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A Good Samaritan from Jacksonville, Florida was tragically killed by electric shock after he touched power lines that had been downed by a motorist the Good Samaritan was trying to help. The motorist was a 19-year-old woman. The accident occurred during the morning when the woman swerved to miss a deer causing her to strike a power pole, splitting the pole in half. The power pole was carrying more than 14,400 volts of electricity.

The Good Samaritan, identified as David Katterhenry, 52, stopped to help the motorist and was electrocuted as he approached the vehicle. Katterhenry's girlfriend was a passenger in his car, she was uninjured. According to Katterhenry's sister, in a discussion with police, the woman motorist was calling out to Katterhenry to help her out of the vehicle. As Katterhenry was approaching the car, he stepped over one power line but then touched another one. Katterhenry had one son and was an engineer at Vistakon. If you would like to read more on this story please see Jacksonville, Florida Good Samaritan killed by electric shock.

The death of this man is a tragedy for his family and his community. Drivers on Florida roadways need to take extra precautions. If you observe an accident or collision on Florida roadways, contact authorities immediately. The sooner local authorities as well as emergency and fire rescue units arrive, the better and safer for all parties involved. If the drivers in the accident or collision are responsive remind them to remain calm and that help is on the way.

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Posted In: Automobile Accidents , Burn and Fire Injuries , Fire and Burn Injuries

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August 20, 2010

Dangers of Power Lines and Electrocution in Florida

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Antonio Martinez, a South Floridian man who is originally from Pinar del Rico, Cuba, is apparently dead after being electrocuted while he was attempting to pick mangoes from a fruit tree in his back yard. Martinez was climbing a ladder and using an aluminum picker to grab the fruit, when the pole touched a nearby power line. The tree stood about 30-feet and, apparently, the aluminum ladder Martinez was using touched a nearby power line. Martinez's daughter and her mother heard the fall. Both observed Martinez on the ground and tried performing CPA on Martinez. Martinez was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The funeral arrangements are pending. If you would like to read more on this story see Man dies after be electrocuted while picking mangoes.

This man's death is a tragedy for his family and his community. Children as well as adults need to be aware of their surroundings. Practice safety at all time in order to ensure the safety of your life and your child's. Children should not play next to power lines and adults need to heed take caution as well. Electrical shock is a powerful force that can be deadly. Tragically, there continue to reports of serious personal injuries and deaths resulting from electrocution outside of homes and businesses in Florida and other States as well.

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Posted In: Burn and Fire Injuries

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