Two Connecticut Firefightes Die Battling House Fire

Bridgeport, CT, United States (AHN) – Two Connecticut firefighters were killed Saturday afternoon while making sure there were no people inside a burning house.

Bridgeport firefighters Lt. Steven Velazquez and Michel Baik were inside the burning house when they sent out mayday signals to their colleagues.

When a rescue team finally reached their location, they found the men unconscious.

They were pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital.

Three other firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators are looking into what caused the massive house fire and into what killed Velazquez and Baik.

Saturday marked the first time a Bridgeport firefighter lost his life in the line of duty since 1999, according to the Connecticut Post.

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