A true hero! 🙏 A retired first responder jumped into action this morning after noticing smoke coming from a south Phoenix house and helped two children get out of the burning home.
PHOENIX — Two children are safe thanks to a retired first responder who noticed smoke coming from a south Phoenix house and let his old instincts take over.
Before crews arrived a retired Emergency Management first responder, who was nearby, saw smoke and headed toward it. When he got to the house he found two children, ages 7 and 13, trapped inside and helped them get to safety, according to Phoenix Fire officials. Firefighters then arrived at the house and searched for anyone else who may be inside but did not find anyone.
Crews were met with heavy fire with multiple explosions and power lines down. They were able to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighboring homes.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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