Firefighters Rescue Bariatric Patients From House Fires In Morganville New Jersey, Huntersville North Carolina

Firefighters in Morganville, New Jersey, and Huntersville, North Carolina, successfully rescued individuals trapped in house fires despite facing significant challenges. In Morganville, responders found heavy smoke and high heat but managed to extinguish the fire and evacuate the resident safely. In Huntersville, firefighters confronted a particularly difficult rescue involving a bariatric patient trapped in a burning home on Rich Hatchet Road. The rescue required coordinated efforts from multiple fire departments and police, with firefighters battling intense flames and smoke to extract the individual, who was then hospitalized. The Huntersville fire resulted in a total loss of the home, with investigations ongoing in both locations. The American Red Cross was involved in assisting displaced residents in Huntersville.