Fire traps 15-year-old boy on autism spectrum in house, Byrnes Mill MO


Firefighters responded to a residential fire near Heatherwood Drive in Burns Mill. A 15-year-old boy on the autism spectrum was trapped between a window and flames in a bedroom. Rescuers broke a window but could not reach him due to the fire.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Respond to Residential First Alarm with Rescue, near Heatherwood Drive, Burns Mill, cross streets on North Fork Drive and Big Creek Drive.
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6434-14,
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64-14, 64-24-24-24-24-24-24-24-12, 24-34-23-24-24-12, 24-33-7-7-7-7-10,
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314, 7434, 5320, 4, and 5417.
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Respond to residential first alarm with rescue, near Heatherwood Drive, Burns Mill, crossed streets on Northport Drive and Big Creek Drive, WPYY-895.
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Jim, go 6444 respondent 6444.
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6444404 responding 313.
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Jessica, 14, responding.
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2314, responding, 4 314.
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Jeff, 4202 responding, 314.
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2402 responding 314.
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440 responding 314.
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503.5 respond.
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Chico Units Responding, Heatherwood Drive.
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It's called him by the homeowner.
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There is a 15-year-old male that's on the spectrum.
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It's going to be located in one of the bedrooms towards the rear of the residence.
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They were able to break the window.
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However, he is between,
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in the middle of the bedroom between the window and flames, so they're not able to get him out or get to him.
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Location mentioned:
Near Heatherwood Dr, House Springs, MO 63051
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