Tucson, AZ – A South Tucson resident is being hailed as a hero for using a portable fire extinguisher to stop an apartment fire and protect his neighbor. On June 19, the man jumped into action after spotting smoke and hearing fire alarms while walking his dog. Seeing his neighbor struggling on a smoke-filled balcony, he raced into the building, where he forced open the apartment door and located a nearby portable fire extinguisher. Though smoke prevented him from reaching his neighbor directly, he contained the fire and gave first responders the time they needed to arrive. Thanks to his quick action, the fire did not spread, and no lives were lost.
KGUN 9 – Tucson, AZ