GRESHAM, Ore.– As of this morning, the Gofundme account for Spencer Tejedas has raised over $188 thousand dollars . Spencer had surgery on Monday June 3, 2020.
$188,076 raised of $200,031 goal
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At approximately 9 pm on Thursday, May 30, Gresham Fire Department and Portland Fire and Rescue responded to the reports of a duplex on fire at the 1300 block of Southeast 182nd Street. Due to the quick work of the responding crews, the fire was contained to a single duplex unit and no civilians were injured.
This was a complex response, as the nature of the fire evolved rapidly. During the incident, three Gresham firefighters sustained injuries and were transported to the Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Two of the firefighters have been treated and released. However, firefighter Spencer Tejedas remains hospitalized at this time.
Firefighter Tejedas suffered severe burns on more than 45% of his body. He is sedated and intubated at the Oregon Burn Center and is considered to be in critical condition.
“Incidents of this nature are a harrowing reminder that despite our best efforts with robust training and protective gear, just how dangerous the job of a firefighter is,” said Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis. “Our hearts go out to the entire Tejedas family.”
The Gresham Fire Department would like to ask that the privacy of the Tejedas family be respected during this challenging time.
After further investigation, it has been determined that the fire was accidental and caused by an unattended candle.
Photo credit: Greg Muhr
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