The Houston Fire Department’s rescue team is working to help a person who fell 15 feet at a Texas Medical Center construction site.
HOUSTON — A Houston Fire Department’s rescue team responded to an emergency at a construction site in the Texas Medical Center, where a person fell around 15 feet and needs help getting down from an elevated location.
It’s happening at a construction near Holcombe and Main.
According to the Houston Fire Department, the rescue requires “high caution and patience to ensure everyone’s safety.” The department’s specialized technical rescue team has been sent to handle the rescuing the person from the elevated portion.
Details about the condition of the person who fell or the circumstances that led to the incident have not been released. The Houston Fire Department has not provided information about any possible injuries.
Technical rescue operations often involve specialized equipment and trained personnel to safely rescue people from dangerous or hard-to-reach locations. The Houston Fire Department emphasized the careful nature of the ongoing response, prioritizing safety protocols during the rescue effort.