Off duty firefighter rescues a person inside of a house fire
@Deepizzaguy (118181)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
February 10, 2026 3:39pm CST
Lorain Ohio Fire Department firefighter Avrey Cruz who was off the clock on Saturday evening when an alert when he was near his home when he saw smoke from his back deck when he decided to evacuate one person who was inside of the third floor safely.
The Lorain Fire Department firefighters arrived to put out the fire after Avrey managed to rescue two women who were inside of the burning building.
The fire damaged three apartments and displaced four residents who are now living at a temporary home that is owned by the American Red Cross.
Avrey is being praised by his superiors for his actions for working even though he was off the clock when the fire started.
Link is yahoo.com/news/articles... via @YahooNews
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@misunderstood_zombie (8396)
• United States
2h
I guess when your a fire fighter that instinct stays with you 24 hours a day. He is such a hero.
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@Deepizzaguy (118181)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1h
That is true since firefighters are ready to save lives when they are needed.
@celticeagle (185292)
• Boise, Idaho
6h
Glad to hear he was there to be able to help.
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@Deepizzaguy (118181)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1h
That is true since firefighters rise to the challenges of saving lives.
@RasmaSandra (94093)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7h
Those guys are always so brave rescuing people in fires,
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@Deepizzaguy (118181)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7h
I am in agreement with you that firefighters are brave persons.
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