Omaha police helped get five people out of a burning home on Sunday morning, according to officials.
on scene of house fire 30 & Martin. Officers helped rescue victims in the house. Avoid area. pic.twitter.com/Co71wpql0i via @OPDofcShade
— Omaha Police Dept. (@OmahaPolice) December 20, 2015
Two police rookies and two supervisors assisted in getting five people out of the burning house. One of the people in the home was wheelchair bound. They also managed to get a dog out.
One officer was taken to the hospital.
The fire started at a home near 30th and Martin. Crews were dispatched just after 9 a.m. to the 7200 block of N 30th Street.
Proud of my NE coworkers who helped 5 elderly individuals out of burning house prior to OFD arrival pic.twitter.com/Stt16HG7xJ
— Ofc GREENE,D (@GreeneDarrell) December 20, 2015
Fire out at home on 30th and Martin. Street blocked off for fire crews and cleanup. @action3news pic.twitter.com/qRU1Q9AUuH
— Shannon Wilson (@ShannonKMTV) December 20, 2015
Fire officials say the house suffered extensive damage.
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