Firefighters brought the fire under control in 22 minutes Sunday morning.
An “elderly” man was found unconscious inside a burning residence was rescued by the New Orleans Fire Department Sunday morning (Dec. 10), according to fire authorities.
The man’s exact age was unclear.
A news release stated the fire department responded to a 911 call at 5500 Cameron Blvd. in Gentilly at 10:06 a.m. Authorities arrived minutes later and found a one-story home with flames visible at the front of the house. The firefighters went through the front of the home to battle the flames while rescue personnel searched its rear.
Rescue personnel found the elderly resident unresponsive on the floor due to smoke inhalation, according to the release. He was treated with oxygen on scene until medical personnel arrived to take him to University Hospital, authorities stated.
One on-scene firefighter mentioned he experienced blurred vision and weakness, but he remained on-duty after being treated by medical personnel, according to the release. Neighbors told authorities they tried to enter the home before first-responders arrived, but the heat and smoke was too intense.
The release noted 25 fire personnel were on hand to bring the fire under control at 10:31 a.m. NOFD stated the cause of the fire is under investigation.
