r/BeAmazed • u/Sirsilentbob423 • Feb 04 '25

Miscellaneous / Others Derrick Byrd, 20, sustained second- and third-degree burns on his face, arms, and back after rushing back into a burning home to save his 8-year-old niece.

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More info: https://people.com/human-interest/uncle-saves-niece-running-into-burning-house-severe-burns-no-regrets/

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u/The_Duchess_of_Dork Feb 04 '25

“She was screaming my name, so I wasn’t going to let her just sit there. I wasn’t going to let my niece die,” Byrd told the outlet.

“I ran up the stairs and pushed through the fire. I could feel it burning me. I got her and took my shirt off and put it around her face, so she wouldn’t breath in any smoke. I just carried her out as fast as I could,” Byrd said.

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u/a-nonna-nonna Feb 04 '25

We were driving in the north backwoods of Mn to visit my stepdad’s parents. We saw a house on fire (but early). He parked and helped evacuate the family and pets, but told us yo stay in the car - my mom was pregnant. He coughed up black phlegm for several days. He was a good guy and a loving stepfather. I bet Derrick will be, too. I hope he gets to find out!