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Antioch: Two Injured in RV Fire in KMART Parking Lot

by ECT

On Wednesday morning around 3:45 am, Contra Costa County firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire in the former KMART parking lot on E. 18th Street in the City of Antioch.

According to Steve Hill, CONFIRE spokesperson, a 44-year-old female sustained several burns as a result of the fire while a male patient experienced minor burns.

A medical helicopter was requested and the female patient as airlifted to UC Davis by 4:30 am with second degree burns while the male patient was transported to Kaiser Antioch with minor burns to the face and hand.

Hill said that the cause of the fire was likely candles being used in the RV for warmth. He added this is the second serious fire caused by use of candles in the last few weeks.

“Coincidentally, the month of December historically sees the highest number of candle-caused fires. Heating-related fires are also most common this time of year,” said Hill. “As a result, we urge all citizens to avoid use of live candles and instead utilize the wide variety of electronic candles as a much safer alternative.”

According to the National Weather Service, the temperature in Antioch Wednesday morning was 42-degrees around the time of the fire.

Hill offered the following advice:

  1. use smoke AND carbon monoxide alarms in their homes, especially every sleeping room;
  2. inspect and test each monthly;
  3. have a family evacuation plan and practice it; and
  4. sleep with EVERY bedroom door closed.

No further information was provided on the condition of the patients.

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11 comments

Simonpure Jan 3, 2019 - 1:16 pm

The real question is why was it there to begin with….squatting?

Anonomus Jan 3, 2019 - 6:50 pm

Man stfu you just sound dumb af people have issues and no where to park sometimes its a fucking struggle you piece of shit

Simonpure Jan 5, 2019 - 10:44 am

From your comments you must be one of them. Your Mommy taught you well.

Steve Walker Jan 7, 2019 - 8:04 am

Homeless maybe?

I’m just saying that because I can’t think of a soul who is envisioning themselves camping in the parking lot of an abandoned K-Mart, keeping themselves warm with candles.

“Fifty-seven percent of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a $500 unexpected expense, according to a new survey from Bankrate, which interviewed 1,003 adults earlier this month”.
(https://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-americans-cant-afford-a-500-emergency-expense/)

Julio Jan 3, 2019 - 3:37 pm

Yep

RV and Candles Jan 3, 2019 - 8:35 pm

Lmao!!!!! Candles, RV, and K-Mart that’s just a recipe for disaster.

Kristina Jan 4, 2019 - 2:51 am

U dont no what the situation is …whether its by tbere choice of lifestyle or not …not everyone has or had the same life advantages as some maybe or maybe theywere a nice person or people i dont no but sorry its such an eye sore for some ..but it definatley takes TIME to get finacially stable again ..but whats sad is people like you who seem mentally unstable n dont have a single independant thought which makes it harder on some wiser people to not wanna beat ur ass or take all your precious material shit away that makes u feel like u successful n better than lmfao ..ur character is fucked ..whos idea was it to make such a struggle anyway ..think hard ..not everyone wants to live the same or be forced into a job that underpays n deals with ill mannered narcistic ass impatient bitch people as yourself ..the only way to help someone the best is to smile wish the best if u no anything about the mind the left n right u might be a better person ..other than that if u dont theres plenty of people who would love to put u in a position like theres lol with that attitude ?but i wish u abetter vision of life ..never stop growing inside n out ..u sound like lil follower ..crazy the ones with less money but live within there means n no need to show off have more time to play seem happier n get to do things or think about things they want to as an individual instead of being a slave bitch to money ..never satisfied (bit the apple)any who if they aint leaving messes or leaving drugs around as some have i no or bothering u mind your fuckin buisness n continue talking about sum else besides someone else to boost your ego ..which is lookef down at really …dont judge or u will be judged on .real shit ..n yeah i have a home n kids that r grown n we struggled n had good times n looked passed people like u n got noticed as well for always trying n never let people like u disrespect me even if it meant finding another job ..no wonder welfare available as well ..assholes like u testing motherfuckers worth n patience ..good luck on journey for a light to go on in that head ..?god gives great advice …better than dumbass tv shows or some people ..ill practice working on my content n dislike for people of your character ?

Kristina Jan 4, 2019 - 2:52 am

U dont no what the situation is …whether its by tbere choice of lifestyle or not …not everyone has or had the same life advantages as some maybe or maybe theywere a nice person or people i dont no but sorry its such an eye sore for some ..but it definatley takes TIME to get finacially stable again ..but whats sad is people like you who seem mentally unstable n dont have a single independant thought which makes it harder on some wiser people to not wanna beat ur ass or take all your precious material shit away that makes u feel like u successful n better than lmfao ..ur character is fucked ..whos idea was it to make such a struggle anyway ..think hard ..not everyone wants to live the same or be forced into a job that underpays n deals with ill mannered narcistic ass impatient bitch people as yourself ..the only way to help someone the best is to smile wish the best if u no anything about the mind the left n right u might be a better person ..other than that if u dont theres plenty of people who would love to put u in a position like theres lol with that attitude ?but i wish u abetter vision of life ..never stop growing inside n out ..u sound like lil follower ..crazy the ones with less money but live within there means n no need to show off have more time to play seem happier n get to do things or think about things they want to as an individual instead of being a slave bitch to money ..never satisfied (bit the apple)any who if they aint leaving messes or leaving drugs around as some have i no or bothering u mind your fuckin buisness n continue talking about sum else besides someone else to boost your ego ..which is lookef down at really …dont judge or u will be judged on .real shit ..n yeah i have a home n kids that r grown n we struggled n had good times n looked passed people like u n got noticed as well for always trying n never let people like u disrespect me even if it meant finding another job ..no wonder welfare available as well ..assholes like u testing motherfuckers worth n patience ..good luck on journey for a light to go on in that head ..?god gives great advice …better than dumbass tv shows or some people ..ill practice working on my content n dislike for people of your character ?

Kristina Jan 4, 2019 - 2:53 am

U dont no what the situation is …whether its by tbere choice of lifestyle or not …not everyone has or had the same life advantages as some maybe or maybe theywere a nice person or people i dont no but sorry its such an eye sore for some ..but it definatley takes TIME to get finacially stable again ..but whats sad is people like you who seem mentally unstable n dont have a single independant thought which makes it harder on some wiser people to not wanna beat ur ass or take all your precious material shit away that makes u feel like u successful n better than lmfao ..ur character is fucked ..whos idea was it to make such a struggle anyway ..think hard ..not everyone wants to live the same or be forced into a job that underpays n deals with ill mannered narcistic ass impatient bitch people as yourself ..the only way to help someone the best is to smile wish the best if u no anything about the mind the left n right u might be a better person ..other than that if u dont theres plenty of people who would love to put u in a position like theres lol with that attitude ?but i wish u abetter vision of life ..never stop growing inside n out ..u sound like lil follower ..crazy the ones with less money but live within there means n no need to show off have more time to play seem happier n get to do things or think about things they want to as an individual instead of being a slave bitch to money ..never satisfied (bit the apple)any who if they aint leaving messes or leaving drugs around as some have i no or bothering u mind your fuckin buisness n continue talking about sum else besides someone else to boost your ego ..which is lookef down at really …dont judge or u will be judged on .real shit ..n yeah i have a home n kids that r grown n we struggled n had good times n looked passed people like u n got noticed as well for always trying n never let people like u disrespect me even if it meant finding another job ..no wonder welfare available as well ..assholes like u testing motherfuckers worth n patience ..good luck on journey for a light to go on in that head ..?god gives great advice …better than dumbass tv shows or some people ..ill practice working on my content n dislike for people of your character ?

Nick Jan 4, 2019 - 11:50 am

There’s no reason to post the same comment three times. Calm down.

Harry bouchard Jan 19, 2019 - 7:52 pm

I am the person whos girlfriend accidently had something get to close to the heat source we had in 40 degree weather. We normally wouldn’t go to sleep with a fire going.when she screamed i awoke in the front with the van fully engulfed as she had flames already all around her she panicked trying to put out the fire that had e reached her clothing.luckily she had three jackets on she screamed she was stuck i barely got her out pulling her on her hand of wich her skin came off. She was flown to uc davis and its been two weeks but shes alive
The fire was so intense everything we had there was gone. I personally want to thank all the people who helped her. I wish there was a shelter or a place out of the bitter cold. To many nights where its so cold. Im not proud to receive a helping hand when given but i personally dont ask for help. I cleaned up the fires aftermath and. Paid for the dump fee of 95.00. And even went back to help clean up orher messes that had been left. Most of the debris is not from the homeless though. They dont have 15 five gallons of paint dropped off or dressers with desk and old waterbeds. Yea theres a few shopping carts with clothes that they found But had to get rid of cause thwy got wet and haven’t the resources the wash them. We did at the only shelter in town that got closed down. Bad call on that one antioch. Im really trying to do what i can even though i have my own disabilities. There is not one anser for everybody. But if you get in situation where youve become homeless there is people and organisations that can help. Maybe even you. Live,love life,and enjoy. Why not. Respect yourself,and others. Also read mother theresas “anyways” poem then pray. Thank you. Sincerly Harry bouchard jr
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