A worker died Monday after being rescued from an underground gas tank at a Costco in Sacramento, California, officials confirmed. The incident triggered a large-scale emergency response and raised questions about worker safety protocols.
Sacramento Fire Department crews responded to the Costco on Arden Way around 11:30 a.m. on September 8, 2025, after receiving reports of a worker in distress inside the fuel tank. Firefighters pulled the individual from the tank and immediately began CPR before transporting them to a local hospital. Authorities have not yet released the worker’s identity.The sacramento fire Department later announced the worker had succumbed to their injuries.
According to Sacramento Fire officials, the worker was inside the tank to perform cleaning when a medical episode occurred. The circumstances surrounding the medical event are currently under inquiry. This incident underscores the inherent dangers of confined space work and the critical importance of safety measures for those who perform such tasks. it also highlights the rapid response capabilities of the Sacramento Fire Department in handling complex rescue operations.
