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More from Local NewsFirefighters responding to a blaze in a Port Hueneme condominium Wednesday night discovered a neighbor with no pulse lying in the alley behind the building, authorities said.
The man apparently went to see what was happening and suffered a heart attack, according to Ventura County Fire Department Capt. Barry Parker.
The fire was reported about 9 p.m. in the 2600 block of Explorer Cove. Firefighters arriving at the home saw smoke billowing from the front door.
About 9:10 p.m., rescue workers spotted the man behind the home. He was not breathing, Parker said.
Firefighters immediately began attempts to resuscitate the man but were unable to revive him before he was taken by ambulance to St. John's Regional Medical Center, Parker said.
The victim's name and condition were unavailable Wednesday night.
The damage was confined to a bedroom in the home, and no further injuries were reported, Parker said.
— From staff reports
Posted by AnnaWhaat on May 15, 2008 at 9:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How Sad....Prayers to his family and loved ones.....
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on May 15, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow - that is so sad. YOu just never know when your time is up.
Posted by janabanana71 on May 15, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What? You mean no one is going to blame the OXPD of causing the fire or making the man have the heart attack? You mean no one is going to say that the city of Oxnard is to blame for the man's condition? Finally, an article where blame isn't passed around! Thank you!
Posted by latina79 on May 15, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
janabanana71-the article states city of port hueneme not oxnard. Your favorit OXPD are off the hook...for now.
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on May 15, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
lol Latina79
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