Venezuelan mother and daughter die trapped in Philadelphia flames

A mother and her 8-year-old daughter, both Venezuelan, died in a residential fire in Philadelphia, United States, on Saturday morning.

Telemundo 62 He said the incident took place in a row house in the 900 block of Granite Street and that six people were trapped in the burning structure when fire crews responded to the emergency.

A neighbor was able to rescue the Venezuelan woman’s partner and her 9-year-old son, but he was unable to get the woman and the girl out. due to the collapse of the roof of the house.

Rescuers transported the 32-year-old man to Temple University Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition with burns to his face and back, while the boy was taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital also in serious condition with burns to his arms, legs and back.

Two other men also suffered burns, but at least one fled the scene without receiving medical attention. Two family cats also died, while the dog was saved, the digital media added.

Neighbors in the area told Telemundo 62 that The Venezuelan family had been living in the house for about a year and a half.and that a sister of the victim had just arrived with her daughter, two months ago. There was also a room in the property rented to a Guatemalan man.