2 year old boy saves 1 year old girl from fire

[Hellsbells]

1 dead, 3 injured in Arizona mobile home fire A 2-year-old boy dragged a 1-year-old Arizona girl Friday from a house fire that killed her mother and injured two other adults, authorities said.

Fire crews responding to the fire in the Pinal County community of Maricopa south of Phoenix found the girl's mother, 22-year-old Michelle Mariano, lying near a doorway of the mobile home, Maricopa Fire Department spokesman Brad Pitassi said. She was identified by Sheriff's spokeswoman Lt. Tamatha Villar.

Villar said officials believe the boy is the girl's brother but haven't confirmed that.

Michelle Mariano's 28-year-old sister, Marion Mariano, was also severely burned, authorities said, and she and the little girl were airlifted to Maricopa Medical Center's burn unit in Phoenix.

The little girl had facial and torso burns covering nearly 40 percent of her body and Marion Mariano had burns over 70 percent of her body and was in extremely critical condition, Villar said.
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[Athena]

And yet, people around here FLIP OUT when a parent let's their 7 year old walk three blocks to a convenient store.

If kids don't come off as remarkably capable, it's only because we don't allow it.

[Silvahalo]

And yet, people around here FLIP OUT when a parent let's their 7 year old walk three blocks to a convenient store.

If kids don't come off as remarkably capable, it's only because we don't allow it.

Athena, I have always agreed with you on this BUT, well, when you become a parent you will get how hard it is to do just that. I know you don't have to be a parent to understand, but seriously, it makes a difference. Personally, I'm instilling in my children self perseverance, adaptability, and the ability to think through a problem. That means it will take some letting go and trusting they have learned the lessons by trial and error and one I have taught not to mention applying good instincts....its hard, really hard especially when you read what you do here on DD and know its real life.

That child of 2 yrs. is incredible. I bet though he hasn't had the easiest life and has learned to take care of himself in many ways and his little sister. Not saying abuse per say but you know, probably a not so easy life. Saddest thing these child lost their mama, so devastating. He's a strong one and I suspect he will not only survive but go on to great things.

[TDH]

what a great lil fella.

[ImmortalOne]

This is amazing to hear. I pray that the little girl and the little boy make it through this and have fulfilling lives.

[koochie]

i have a 6 yr old can i can tell you he will never walk anywhere alone until he's **at the very least 10**... this boy is incredible! sad that he lost his mother

[brutallyhonest]

Hes my hero like thats what i hope my oldest would do her siblings
and i hope both of those babies have a fufilling lives