A man received CPR after an apartment fire. The man has life-threatening injuries after a fire in an apartment building on Walnut Street in London.
Apartment fire
The emergency responders were called to the building at 85 Walnut Street over the noon hour. A neighbor noticed smoke coming out the door of a unit on the second floor and called 911. The crews broke down the door to gain access.
A neighbor informed CTV News that she saw firefighters pull a man from the unit and performed CPR before he was rushed to a healthcare facility. The complex is operated by London Middlesex Community Housing.
Importance of first aid training
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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