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The former Jacob Wirth Restaurant first opened in 1868
First-arriving firefighters found fire through the roof of one home, extending across several roof decks
LAFD PIO Erik Scott said the firefighter suffered significant head trauma
The home is howned by Hans Walters, a Las Vegas police lieutenant
The blaze was originally a small manageable fire in her basement, but spread to destroy her whole home
The man who was killed was celebrating his 33rd birthday hours before the blaze broke out
It took dozens of firefighters to control the blaze
The complex served as a home for those with special needs
Opponents say the sprinklers would not improve the building’s safety
Firefighters fought the blaze for 6 hours
Firefighters battled the asphalt-plant fire for more than 24 hours
Investigators are sill examining the cause and trying to identify all of the bodies
About 60 firefighters had to tackle the blaze which left no one injured
Volunteer firefighter Kellen Klee used fuel from his garage and a cigarette light to start the blaze
Wife Sharon thanks firefighters and talks fire safety on TV talk show
The man suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to 15 percent of his body
The cause of the fire is still under investigation
A benefit is being held in his honor to help cover costs of his recovery
The firefighter fell into the basement prompting a Mayday call
The 3 victims were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation
A burning truck contained .22-caliber ammunition and went off when nearby propane tanks exploded
The woman rushed back into the burning house to rescue her grandchildren
Emergency officials say it is a miracle more were not hurt by raging fireball
As well equipped and well trained as we are in the States, we can still learn from our brothers and sisters overseas
3 firefighters were also injured in the blaze
Fire crews slammed her actions, saying she was lucky to survive
The blaze also claimed the life of another man
The fire was contained mostly to the kitchen area
The pilot and one civilian on the ground died, several others were injured
Because of the woman, authorities are considering the blaze to be suspicious
