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Heroic Paramedic Saves Girl from Thanksgiving Blaze

12/2/2025

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Richard Recinos, an off-duty paramedic, rescued 7-year-old Savannah Vasquez from a burning home in East Hollywood on Thanksgiving night.
He spotted flames while driving home and rushed into the blaze to save Vasquez moments before firefighters arrived.
Vasquez suffered minor burns and was treated and released from the hospital.
The incident was captured on video and has drawn widespread praise, with many calling Recinos a hero.
Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, and the family is recovering from the ordeal.

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Richard Recinos, an off-duty paramedic, rescued 7-year-old Savannah Vasquez from a burning home in East Hollywood on Thanksgiving night.
He spotted flames while driving home and rushed into the blaze to save Vasquez moments before firefighters arrived.
Vasquez suffered minor burns and was treated and released from the hospital.
The incident was captured on video and has drawn widespread praise, with many calling Recinos a hero.
Authorities are investigating the fire's cause, and the family is recovering from the ordeal.