Elevator Entrapment and Rescue at Palo Alto Facility
Source: Palo Alto Fire
250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Summary: A subject became trapped in an elevator between the third and fourth floors, closer to the fourth floor, at a location in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California. Fire crews, including Engine 66, responded to the scene, communicated with the trapped individual, and coordinated with elevator maintenance (Kone). The elevator was reset, allowing the subject to self-extricate. However, elevator number two remained disabled and required further maintenance. The incident was resolved without reported injuries.