“Burning Alive”: Spencer Tejedas’ Story

“I am slowly burning alive, and I have nothing to orient myself to get myself out of this situation. I’m realizing pretty quick that I’m not going to make it out.” – Spencer Tejedas

Except on that day in May of 2024, Gresham firefighter Spencer Tejedas did end up making it out of the burning building he thought would claim his life — suffering third-degree burns on 45% of his body and beginning down a courageous road to recovery.

Spencer and his wife Melea join Benjamin to reflect on their vivid memories of May 30th, 2024, how they were able to remain hopeful even when Spencer’s lungs were failing for nearly six weeks, and the ways they and their two children have adjusted to their “new normal” with the support of their community and each other. 

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