Window washer rescued from midtown Sacramento building after his descent device freezes
A window washer was trapped Thursday on the side of a building in midtown Sacramento and rescued by fire personnel after his descent device locked up, authorities said.
Firefighters with the Sacramento Fire Department responded to a report just after 9:30 a.m. of a man trapped on the side of the 16 Powerhouse apartments building at 16th and P streets, according to a social media post by the department.
Officials deployed an aerial ladder, and the man was freed without injury, firefighters said.
This story was originally published September 7, 2023 at 11:01 AM.