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Brave New York Black Woman Rushes Into Burning Building to Warn Residents After…
A brave New York woman risked her life and ran inside a building on fire to warn everyone inside and get them out safely.
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Bronx Resident's Harrowing Account of Rushing Into Burning Building to Save Lives
Bronx Resident Recounts Heroic Efforts During Apartment Building Fire New York City, NY – A Bronx resident, identified by her online handle "Sammmmanthaaa," documented her spontaneous and courageous actions during a recent apartment building fire in the Highbridge neighborhood. The incident, which occurred on Nelson Avenue, saw thick black smoke billowing from the upper floors of a multi-story residential building. In a video uploaded on September 9, 2025, Sammmmanthaaa is heard stating, "I was just walking by and seen this building on fire and nobody was doing anything about it. So I ran into the building, banged on everyone door and got out as many people as I could!" The footage shows a first-person perspective of her navigating the building's stairwells, repeatedly knocking on doors and yelling "It's a fire! Get out of the building!" to alert residents. The video transitions to exterior shots of the building, confirming the presence of a significant fire, with dark smoke obscuring the sky above the structure. A fire truck is also visible on the street, indicating the arrival of emergency services. The full extent of the fire and any potential injuries or damages are yet to be officially confirmed by authorities. The resident's quick thinking and willingness to enter a dangerous situation to warn others highlight a moment of community bravery amidst a crisis.
