Arizona Officer Rips Out Door During Fire Rescue
In a dramatic video, an Arizona police officer is seen ripping out a door to rescue a family trapped inside a burning building. The video, which has gone viral, shows the officer, identified as Officer Christopher Burrell, of the Tempe Police Department, using his strength to pry open the door and pull out the family members.
The incident occurred on November 24, 2022, when a fire broke out in a residence in Tempe, Arizona. The family, consisting of a mother, father, and two children, were trapped inside the home. The fire department arrived on the scene, but they were unable to open the door due to the intense heat and smoke.
That’s when Officer Burrell, who was on the scene, stepped in to help. Without hesitation, he grabbed the door handle and started pulling and prying the door open. The door was stuck due to the intense heat, but the officer persisted, using his strength and determination to finally rip it open.
Once the door was open, the officer pulled out the family members, one by one, and handed them over to the waiting paramedics. The family was treated for minor injuries and smoke inhalation, but miraculously, no one was seriously hurt.
The dramatic rescue was captured on video by a bystander, which has since gone viral on social media. The video shows the officer’s bravery and quick thinking in the face of danger, and has earned him widespread praise and admiration.