Shocking doorbell camera footage has captured the heart-stopping rescue of a mother and her two young children from a burning house by their quick-thinking neighbours.
The clip shows residents sprinting from nearby homes as smoke billowed out of the two-storey property opposite.
In one extraordinary moment, a man can be seen standing below a second-floor window, arms outstretched, as he catches two children, who are then passed to safety.
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Other residents found ladders and flagged down passing motorists, asking them to call the emergency services.
The dramatic rescue unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday (6 Jan) in Middle River, Baltimore, USA.
Firefighters were called to the scene at around 7:12am on January 6, as reported by Need To Know.
And by the time crews reached the property, the mother and her two children had been pulled to safety thanks to the swift actions of those living nearby.
The family suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
Sadly, a dog was later found dead inside the home. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
A Baltimore County Fire Chief spokesperson said: “This incident is a powerful reminder of the strength of our communities.
“Before our fire and EMS crews arrived, neighbours acted without hesitation to help a mother and her children escape a dangerous situation.
“I want to thank these residents for their courage and selflessness and commend our crews for their swift response in extinguishing the fire and providing medical support.”
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