Deputies Rescue 100-Year-Old Woman from Senior Living Complex as Eaton Fire Rages Nearby
Search and Rescue Efforts
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a senior living complex on the morning of January 8 to search for any remaining residents who had not been evacuated due to the Eaton fire, which had started the night before and was rapidly moving towards the area. Deputies Martinez and Alkonis, brought in from the LASD Carson Station, were tasked with searching the complex and knocking on doors to ensure everyone had been evacuated.
Finding the 100-Year-Old Woman
As the deputies made their way through the darkened hallways, using flashlights to light their way, they heard a faint voice coming from one of the rooms. They quickly followed the sound and found a 100-year-old woman, who was deaf and had been trying to find a way out. The woman, who was charging her hearing aids, had not been able to hear the sounds of the fire or the deputies’ calls to evacuate.
Rescue and Evacuation
The deputies quickly sprang into action, speaking calmly and reassuringly to the woman as they helped her out of the building. The bodycam video shows the deputies speaking to the woman, saying, “Let’s get you out. Don’t lose me.” The woman replied, “I’ve been trying to find a way out. I’ve been trying to get out.”
Conclusion
The rescue of the 100-year-old woman is just one example of the heroic efforts of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and other emergency responders during the recent wildfires. Despite the dangers and challenges they faced, the deputies and other responders worked tirelessly to evacuate residents and save lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did the woman not evacuate earlier?
A: The woman was deaf and had been charging her hearing aids, which may have prevented her from hearing the sounds of the fire or the deputies’ calls to evacuate.
Q: Where was the senior living complex located?
A: The exact location of the senior living complex has not been publicly disclosed.
Q: How many people were evacuated from health facilities during the wildfires?
A: Over 800 people were evacuated from health facilities during the wildfires.
Q: How many people remain evacuated and relocated from the facilities they lived in?
A: Over 250 people remain evacuated and relocated from the facilities they lived in.
Q: How many people died in the Eaton and Palisades fires?
A: 29 people died in the Eaton and Palisades fires.
