9 Firefighters killed in Charleston, SC - GoFuckYourself.com

selena · 06-19-2007, 06:13 AM

I hate stuff like this when people die trying to do a good thing.
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CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) -- Fire swept through a furniture warehouse, collapsing the building's roof and claiming the lives of nine firefighters in a disaster the mayor described Tuesday as "difficult to fathom or quantify."

"Nine brave, heroic, courageous firefighters of the city of Charleston have perished fighting fire in a most courageous and fearless manner, carrying out their duties," Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley said at a morning news conference. "To all of their loved ones, our heart goes out to them."

Two employees in the building were rescued from the blaze, which broke out at about 7 p.m. Monday in the Sofa Super Store and warehouse, Riley said. (Watch firefighters salute as comrades' bodies are brought out )

Firefighters punched a hole through a wall of the warehouse to reach them.

Firefighters, police officers and other rescue workers saluted as the bodies were carried from the warehouse during the night.

"To lose nine is just a tragedy of immense proportions," Riley said. "To lose nine is just unbelievable."

Riley said the county coroner planned to disclose the names of the dead.

The cause of the fire was under investigation, but Riley said arson was not suspected. He said the blaze apparently started in a storage area. He was unsure whether there were sprinklers in the building.

Witnesses said the store's roof collapsed, throwing debris over about two-dozen rescue workers. Onlookers were hit with flying ash.

"It was like a 30-foot tornado of flames," said Mark Hilton, who was struck in his eye.

Firefighter Eric Glover told CNN that he was at a golf tournament to benefit the family of a firefighter who had recently died when he heard the call on the radio. By the time he arrived, he said, the roof had already collapsed.

"It all happened pretty fast. They didn't have a chance," Glover said.

Daniel Shahid, a salesman at a nearby car dealership, said firefighters came in asking for towels.

"The next thing you know, we were carrying hoses, directing traffic, everybody from the dealership," he said.

Shahid said he saw firefighters rescue four people from the building. "They were struggling. They were covered in black soot. They looked scared out of their minds," Shahid said.

He later told CNN the roof collapsed too quickly for anyone to escape. "It came from nowhere," he said. "It was a standing structure and five seconds later it was on the ground."

Riley called the missing firefighters heroes.

"This is a profession that we must never take for granted," the mayor said. "There's a fire raging and they go toward it."

On Tuesday morning, flowers were left on the sidewalk in front of the wreckage of the one-story furniture store and its adjacent, slightly taller warehouse, both of which continued to smolder.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/19/cha....ap/index.html

Screaming · 06-19-2007, 06:19 AM

i was in charelston 3 weeks ago.

love that town.. wonderfully sexy southern women

selena · 06-19-2007, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Screaming

i was in charelston 3 weeks ago.

love that town.. wonderfully sexy southern women

I lived there many years ago during the 80's. It was a great place to be at that time in my life. Worked in the clubs and lived right downtown.

bobby666 · 06-19-2007, 06:33 AM

are there still all dancing charleston ???

tony286 · 06-19-2007, 06:52 AM

May they rest in peace Heros.

Helix · 06-19-2007, 08:01 AM

saw it on CNN...so sad

Scott McD · 06-19-2007, 08:04 AM

It's a tough job.
One of my friends is a firefighter. A few weeks ago, he had to go into a house where a dead kid had been burned alive...

jaysmoke · 06-19-2007, 08:11 AM

GOOD GOD- I just woke up to read this news off your thread.
Im a firefighter/paramedic in Toronto Canada im going to start reading about this on FOX and CNN.
Many Thanks for the Heads Up
I will ring the BELL brothers- REST IN PEACE
Jay

tranza · 06-19-2007, 08:16 AM

That's just sad...

King Adam · 06-19-2007, 08:37 AM

This stuff happens all the time. I real shame. Why can't a fire break out in a maximum security prison and take out of bunch of people that have nothing to offer to society.

wyldblyss · 06-19-2007, 08:38 AM

That is so sad, their families must be heartbroken as well as the community.

Sosa · 06-19-2007, 09:33 AM

terrible news

LiveDose · 06-19-2007, 09:49 AM

Damn that's sad.

RIP

jmk · 06-19-2007, 10:00 AM

Damn that sucks

Subtle · 06-19-2007, 11:27 AM

Cheers to these people who face each day knowing they can die any moment!!
Salute Them Mates!!

royaljelly2 · 06-19-2007, 11:30 AM

and they dont get paid enough to do what they do...

06-19-2007, 06:13 AM	#1
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	9 Firefighters killed in Charleston, SC I hate stuff like this when people die trying to do a good thing. ***** CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) -- Fire swept through a furniture warehouse, collapsing the building's roof and claiming the lives of nine firefighters in a disaster the mayor described Tuesday as "difficult to fathom or quantify." "Nine brave, heroic, courageous firefighters of the city of Charleston have perished fighting fire in a most courageous and fearless manner, carrying out their duties," Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley said at a morning news conference. "To all of their loved ones, our heart goes out to them." Two employees in the building were rescued from the blaze, which broke out at about 7 p.m. Monday in the Sofa Super Store and warehouse, Riley said. (Watch firefighters salute as comrades' bodies are brought out ) Firefighters punched a hole through a wall of the warehouse to reach them. Firefighters, police officers and other rescue workers saluted as the bodies were carried from the warehouse during the night. "To lose nine is just a tragedy of immense proportions," Riley said. "To lose nine is just unbelievable." Riley said the county coroner planned to disclose the names of the dead. The cause of the fire was under investigation, but Riley said arson was not suspected. He said the blaze apparently started in a storage area. He was unsure whether there were sprinklers in the building. Witnesses said the store's roof collapsed, throwing debris over about two-dozen rescue workers. Onlookers were hit with flying ash. "It was like a 30-foot tornado of flames," said Mark Hilton, who was struck in his eye. Firefighter Eric Glover told CNN that he was at a golf tournament to benefit the family of a firefighter who had recently died when he heard the call on the radio. By the time he arrived, he said, the roof had already collapsed. "It all happened pretty fast. They didn't have a chance," Glover said. Daniel Shahid, a salesman at a nearby car dealership, said firefighters came in asking for towels. "The next thing you know, we were carrying hoses, directing traffic, everybody from the dealership," he said. Shahid said he saw firefighters rescue four people from the building. "They were struggling. They were covered in black soot. They looked scared out of their minds," Shahid said. He later told CNN the roof collapsed too quickly for anyone to escape. "It came from nowhere," he said. "It was a standing structure and five seconds later it was on the ground." Riley called the missing firefighters heroes. "This is a profession that we must never take for granted," the mayor said. "There's a fire raging and they go toward it." On Tuesday morning, flowers were left on the sidewalk in front of the wreckage of the one-story furniture store and its adjacent, slightly taller warehouse, both of which continued to smolder. http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/19/cha....ap/index.html __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network** ~ selena.delgado9

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