Community Remembers 25-Year-Old Man Who Died Saving Children From Fire
25-year-old Albert Madrid is being remembered as a hero by his community after losing his life while saving two young girls from a burning mobile home.
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25-year-old Albert Madrid is being remembered as a hero by his community after losing his life while saving two young girls from a burning mobile home.
A Grand Terrace man is being hailed as a hero after he died while saving his neighbors.
It started when a driver lost control and swerved into a family's home, setting it on fire. The family lost everything in the blaze but now the local Little League is teaming up to give them a helping hand.
Three members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department took the call from dispatch and ran into the burning home.
Flames broke out at the two-story residence on the 140 block of Portrait Rd. just after 2 a.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the sanctuary.
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KCAL9's Jeff Nguyen spoke to residents who were affected by the blazes.
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The blaze at the densely-packed business was fueled by pallets, clothing and cardboard.
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The fire, reported at 6230 N. Reseda Blvd., was reported shortly after 5 p.m.
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Flames could be seen for blocks.
At 5 p.m. PT, the blaze had grown to 3,000 acres and was threatening 600 structures as it burned through the area of steep, rugged terrain.
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A pursuing officer was also involved in a collision but did not sustain any injuries.
Firefighters said it was an extremely challenging fire because flames made their way into the roof.
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A pursuing officer was also involved in a collision but did not sustain any injuries.
Firefighters said it was an extremely challenging fire because flames made their way into the roof.
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Firefighters said it was an extremely challenging fire because flames made their way into the roof.
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