Hero Police Officer Runs Into Explosive House Fire To Rescue Disabled Woman

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The police said that the incident happened before 8:30 a.m. on Friday in the Riverside neighborhood. Ervin did not hesitate because of the blaze, but boldly enters the front door of the engulfed home. Ervin’s bodycam was stopped by the department before he entered the home due to the condition of the rescued woman and its graphic nature.

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Ervin ran into the home and carried the disabled woman to safety. “As a police officer, the first thing you think of is the preservation of life, and fortunately, we were able to do that,” Ervin said. “We know the risks we take when we go out there. You just have to react and use your best judgment.”

Watch: Police Officer Runs Into Explosive House Fire To Rescue Disabled Woman

 

At 8:21 am Friday July 9, Columbia Police Officers were dispatched to a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, Corporal Allan Ervin found a disabled woman still inside the home. Crpl. Ervin responded by entering the home, retrieving the individual and carrying her to safety.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The following video is from Crpl. Ervin’s body-worn camera. Due to the condition of the rescued woman and its graphic nature we did stop the video before she could be viewed.

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