Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy used milk and beer to save two homes during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California.
Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy found himself in an extraordinary situation during the Eaton Fire . Fennessy, who grew up in Altadena , received a call from his brother, fearing the worst as the fire rapidly spread through Eaton Canyon. With communication lines down, Fennessy knew he had to get to his brother's house as soon as possible. Arriving at the scene, he was met with a devastating panorama of destruction.
Homes were engulfed in flames, stretching for miles, and the smoke obscured the sunrise. However, amidst the chaos, Fennessy discovered his brother's house and a neighbor's home miraculously still standing. He realized the danger was imminent as the gas meter on the neighbor's house was already melting. Unable to find water, Fennessy resorted to unorthodox methods. He forced entry into the house and found only a refrigerator containing milk and a few beers. With time of the essence, he used the milk and beer to cool down the dangerously hot gas meter, delaying its potential ignition. Fennessy's quick thinking and resourcefulness prevented a catastrophic explosion, highlighting the extraordinary challenges faced by firefighters in Southern California. He acknowledged that the Eaton Fire was a stark reminder of the increasing frequency of intense, house-to-house wildfires that the region is facing
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