Two Lake Havasu City Police officers have been named after entering a burning building earlier this week to rescue an elderly occupant.
The fire took place Monday afternoon on the 2000 block of Tradewind Drive. Police say the victim was trapped in his bed, and unable to leave on his own.
A family member of the homeowner was monitoring the location remotely, police said, and contacted emergency dispatchers as soon as he saw the fire begin.
When thick smoke began to rise from the residence, police say a nearby construction worker kicked in the home’s door. Responding officers Andrew Vega and Paige Van Pelt entered the home soon after, where they located and rescued the elderly resident from his home.
Two Lake Havasu City Police officers have been named after entering a burning building earlier this week to rescue an elderly occupant.
The fire took place Monday afternoon on the 2000 block of Tradewind Drive. Police say the victim was trapped in his bed, and unable to leave on his own.
A family member of the homeowner was monitoring the location remotely, police said, and contacted emergency dispatchers as soon as he saw the fire begin.
When thick smoke began to rise from the residence, police say a nearby construction worker kicked in the home’s door. Responding officers Andrew Vega and Paige Van Pelt entered the home soon after, where they located and rescued the elderly resident from his home.