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At 11:42 a.m. today, neighbors called 911 to report a fire in the back of a home on the 1100 block of SE Baseline Street spreading quickly. Neighbors attempted to extinguish the fire, while others nearby tried to help evacuate the residence. Callers to 911 reported hearing explosions, but it was unconfirmed about what callers had heard. Given the information reported to 911, the call was upgraded to a first alarm to bring additional firefighting resources.
Engine 1 arrived and quickly deployed firefighting hoses to the rear of the home to extinguish the fire. Firefighters confirmed that the fire had not extended into the house as reported to 911 and was contained to the home's backyard. When the second fire engine, Engine 5, arrived, they found one adult patient outside in front of the house who was reported to be in cardiac arrest. Firefighter paramedics from Engine 5, Truck 5, and AMR paramedics assessed the patient, quickly loaded the patient into the ambulance, and transported the patient to the hospital with life-threatening symptoms. No other injuries were reported.
Firefighters extinguished the backyard fire quickly and spent additional time overhauling it and putting out hot spots. They searched the home and confirmed that no one was inside.
A Hillsboro Fire investigator responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
A public safety chaplain responded to the scene to support and assist the residents and neighbors impacted by the fire.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue was assisted by Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Cornelius Fire Department, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains.
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