Good Samaritans jumped to the rescue to help those trapped in a condo fire Thursday in Cypress, where, sadly, one person was killed and another was injured.
Using broomsticks to break through the windows of the burning home and attempting to get rid of the flames with a fire extinguisher, neighbors were credited by firefighters with helping save lives. Unfortunately, one person was unable to escape the condo and was killed.
"At first it seemed like (the fire extinguisher) was doing something," said Phil Johnson, who helped in the rescue effort. "Then in a minute, it was -- the flames just came right back."
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The fire was reported at about 9:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of Playa Way. One unit in the complex was burning when firefighters arrived.
The name of the deceased has not been shared by authorities. A woman who escaped was hospitalized with injuries. Details about her condition were not immediately available.
Details about how the fire started were not available.
