Special-Needs Child Pulled From Burning California Home!

Firefighters in California saved a special-needs child and the family dog during a high-stakes rescue from a house consumed by flames. 🌐 #News #SanBernardinoCA #California #Rescue

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – A young girl with special needs was pulled to safety during a dramatic rescue from a burning home in California, along with the family dog, officials said. The intense scene unfolded as flames engulfed the residence, testing the limits of emergency responders and sparking a large-scale operation.

Child Rescued Through Bedroom Window

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District reported that firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on the 1300 block of N. Valencia Avenue in the City of San Bernardino around 11:15 a.m. on Monday.

When crews arrived, the one-story home was already consumed by heavy flames and thick smoke.

Family members frantically informed responders that their special-needs daughter was still trapped inside. Firefighters immediately shifted their approach from controlling the blaze to launching a search-and-rescue mission.

Family Dog Rescued, Fire Contained

In a video released by the fire department, firefighters inside the burning house can be seen carefully handing the girl through a bedroom window to awaiting team members outside.

The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital and was listed in “serious but stable” condition, according to officials.

The firefighters also saved the family dog before turning their efforts back to extinguishing the fire.

Teamwork, Training Cited as Critical Factors

“This incident underscores the effectiveness of rigorous training, teamwork, and the enhanced staffing levels implemented in the City of San Bernardino,” the fire department said.

“Last year, staffing levels were increased to four personnel on all trucks, and an additional medic squad was added. These enhancements were crucial during this response, as the captain from the assigned truck was able to perform the rescue and hand off the child to the medic squad, who provided immediate emergency medical care.”

Authorities confirmed that seven engines, one truck company, one medic squad, and three chief officers—30 personnel in total—responded to the emergency.

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