Summary
A Thanksgiving night fire in Los Angeles led to an off-duty paramedic named Richard Recinos rescuing 7-year-old Savannah Vasquez from a burning building. Recinos acted quickly when he saw the house on fire and managed to get Savannah to safety. The fire caused significant damage, but the Vasquez family was able to stay in their home after the firefighters confirmed it was safe.
Key Facts
- On Thanksgiving night, a fire broke out in a two-story residence in Larchmont, Los Angeles.
- Richard Recinos, an off-duty paramedic, rescued 7-year-old Savannah Vasquez from the burning building.
- Savannah was alerted to the fire and safely exited the house following fire-safety lessons from school.
- Neighbor Ari Vokydis helped by alerting other residents and contacting emergency services.
- Richard used his leather jacket for protection and quickly carried Savannah out of harm's way.
- Firefighters confirmed that while the home was damaged, it was not condemned.
- Savannah sustained minor injuries, like burns and blisters on her feet.
- An investigation into the fire's cause is underway.
