December 2nd 2024.
In the quiet town of Clayton, a frightening incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. A Toyota Prius suddenly burst into flames near Marsh Creek Road, leaving one person with severe injuries. It was reported that this individual had suffered third degree burns on 60% of their body. The situation was dire and emergency services were quickly called to the scene.
Within an hour, the burn victim was carefully stabilized and then airlifted by a medical helicopter from Clayton Community Park. The community was shaken by this unexpected turn of events. As news of the incident spread, questions arose about the cause of the fire. It was not reported as part of a collision or any other incident near the Divide Reservoir in unincorporated Contra Costa County. The cause of the fire remains unknown and this has sparked a pending investigation by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Capt. Victor Daniel, who is leading the investigation, has stated that the victim's age and gender cannot be confirmed at this time. This is due to the ongoing investigation and for the privacy of the individual. In the meantime, the incident has caught the attention of the public and local authorities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and safety measures.
Responding to the call, first responders quickly stabilized the burn victim and transported them to Clayton Community Park. This location is approximately 2.5 miles west of where the fire had originated, as reported in a PulsePoint alert. As the situation escalated, a Reach Air Medical Services helicopter was called in to transport the victim to UC Davis, where the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center is located. However, as of Sunday evening, there has been no update on the victim's location or medical status.
The incident also caught the attention of the California Highway Patrol and Clayton Police Department, who joined forces with emergency personnel to assist in any way possible. With their quick response, Cal Fire was able to put out the vehicle fire and prevent it from spreading to the surrounding area. The fire had already ignited roughly 200 feet of grass along Marsh Creek Road.
This is an ongoing investigation and updates will be provided as they become available. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and their loved ones during this difficult time. Stay tuned for more information.
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