Firefighters Arrive in Time to Offer Thoughts & Prayers to People Trapped in Burning House
Local firefighters were called to burning home in which a family was trapped. By the time the firefighters arrived, the fire had taken over the first story, trapping the family in the upper floors. The firefighters quickly gathered round the home and shouted their support.
“The family kept yelling things like ‘help!’ and ‘use that ladder you’re holding!'” says local Fire Chief. “And I yelled back ‘THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!!’ I even tweeted it,” said Fire Chief, gesturing toward his phone. “But they just kept yelling. Do you think maybe they didn’t hear me?”
When asked about the death of the family, Fire Chief replied. “Fires happen, you know? You can’t prevent every fire. I don’t think this is the moment to start asking such questions as ‘why didn’t you break a window’ and ‘why does this keep happening.’ Maybe someday we’ll find a way to prevent these senseless deaths, but now isn’t the time. It’s just too soon.”
An award ceremony will be held on Saturday to honor the victims, and the brave firefighters who gave their all.