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Lancaster deputies rescue baby, father from burning building

by The AV Times Staff • September 19, 2018

[Images via LASD]
LANCASTER – Two deputies rescued a small child and his father from a fire at an apartment building in Lancaster Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

It happened shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at an apartment complex near 16th Street West and Avenue K-8, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“When deputies arrived, they found several apartments fully engulfed in flames. As the fire department fought to put the fire out, they asked for a complete evacuation of the buildings,” the news release stations.

Deputies Harris and Goldstein ran up the stairwell of the burning building to the second floor to ensure everyone was out.  The deputies then noticed a closed, locked door and began knocking on it, fearing someone might still be inside, sheriff’s officials said in the news release.

“When no one answered, Deputy Harris kicked the door open as Deputy Goldstein ran in,” the news release states.

Deputy Goldstein found a man standing in the hallway, clearly having just woken up from a nap, and found a small child asleep in a room, officials said in the news release.

“Deputy Goldstein grabbed the child and ran out of the burning building while escorting the father to run out, as well. Once safely outside, the father slowly realized the magnitude of the fire and thanked Deputies Harris and Goldstein numerous times,” the news release states.

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.

UPDATE: Firefighters dispatched at 4:03 p.m. and had the fire out by 4:26 p.m., according to Inspector Joey Marron of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  Paramedics rushed a person who suffered smoke inhalation to a hospital, but the condition of that person was not immediately known, Marron said. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical, officials said.

[LASD]
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3 comments for "Lancaster deputies rescue baby, father from burning building"

  1. Douglas R says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    we just left that place because we too had a fire in our apartment. the power outlet caught fire and before we could go back in our place the outlet “disappeared” after maintenance had to “clean it.” also none of the apartments have smoke detectors in the rooms. very bad place to live. needs to be put under investigation because i know its not up to code. also it is known by the police as suspect ridge.

  2. Diane says

    September 19, 2018 at 10:01 pm

    Thank god that is my granddaughter father and her baby brother. Thanks to the sheriff’s who save thier lives.

    • Tv says

      September 20, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Hope all is well

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