15-Year-Old Girl Saves Classmate From Fire but Says ‘I Really Should’ve Done More’ After 3 Others Died in the Blaze
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A 15-year-old girl is being called a hero after saving her classmate’s life from a deadly building fire.
Three people died in the blaze including a 7-year-old child, while three other children were taken to Kendall Regional Hospital.
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The teenager continued, saying “I really should’ve done more, went inside that house, just say, ‘Forget it,’ and go inside.”
Having saved herself and a classmate, Dorvil confessed she’s struggled with the thought of being unable to help anyone else.
Key West Fire Chief Alan Averette told the outlet that his own team seems a similar way. “It’s very tough,” he said, “My guys are a bunch of strong men and women but it’s hitting ‘em hard.”
PEOPLE reached out to the Key West Fire Department but did not immediately hear back.
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ABC-affiliate WPLGreports that the building was a three-bedroom unit in a public housing building.
Five people were stuck inside the home upon the fire crew’s arrival, perCBS.
Officials confirmed to the outlet that the smoke detectors in the home were working when the incident started around 7 p.m on Thursday.
Neighbor Alvina Covington told CBS that she saw one of the boys jump out of the window and one of the girls escape the house. Another neighbor recalled seeing a girl run out and shout that her parents were still inside.
CBS reports that fire officials believe the fire started in the downstairs section of the two-story building.
The three surviving children are each being treated for burns and smoke inhalation. One of the victims was in critical condition on Friday.
The state fire marshal is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
source: people.com
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