Sacrificial love led a husband to shield his wife and help her hang outside the balcony from their blazing flat. Meanwhile, the wife urged firefighters to save her husband first.
In this article, you’ll read:
- Husband shields wife from their blazing flat
- What to do if there is a fire
Husband shields wife from their blazing flat
On Sunday, 13th of March 2022, a fire broke out in a flat in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, in China. A man did everything he could to save and shield his wife from the blazing fire.
Ms. Wang, the wife, was seen standing outside the balcony. Meanwhile, Mr. Chen, her husband, clung to her tightly while waiting for the firefighters to come and rescue them.
Firefighters immediately arrived in the area of the accident and put out the blazing fire. The firefighters were able to rescue the couple. Unfortunately, 9 days after the incident, the husband died due to severe burns.
The husband shields his wife by clinging to her arms
The Nanjing Fire Department released a video during the incident involving the couple. In the video, the husband was holding his wife’s arm tightly as she stood on the balcony.
Aside from the danger brought by the fire, their situation became more dangerous because of the area. The couple’s residence was located on the third floor of a high-rise building.
According to Mr. Wei, the breakfast shop owner within the building, the fire began at 6 o’clock in the morning on March 13. He immediately called the Nanjing fire department as soon as he noticed the smoke billowing from a house on the third floor.
Furthermore, he reported that he saw a woman climb out the window with severe burns on her body. She was standing near the air conditioner and walked towards the balcony.
At the same time, the husband attempted to shield his wife from the fire though clinging to her arms. He was trying to prevent his wife from falling off the building.
The husband stood still even though the fire was raging behind him. He refused to let go of his wife until the firefighters arrived and reach the area.
Firefighters arrived and rescued the couple
Once the firefighters arrived in the area of the incident, they immediately extinguished the flames and reached the couple.
Unfortunately, by the time the firefighters arrived, the husband was already seriously injured. Luckily, they were able to save and pull Ms. Wang back from the balcony.
“Save my husband first,” Ms. Wang told the firefighters.
The couple’s concern for each other’s safety touched the heart of many Chinese netizens. They were amazed by how the couple showed their sacrificial love for each other in times of difficulty.
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The husband died due to severe burns
They were able to rush Mr. Chen to the hospital after the horrifying accident.
Unfortunately, his body can no longer handle the injuries he got during the fire. Nine days after the incident happened, Mr. Chen passed away.
On Tuesday, 22nd of March 2022, Mr. Chen’s death was declared. According to South China Morning Post, the cause of his death was a ruined airway and severe burns which encompassed 98% of his body.
Ms. Wang, his wife, arrived in the hospital in stable condition. However, she still need to undergo additional surgeries because 96% of her body was burned.
“They had been a happy couple, and although my brother-in-law has died, I hope his love can support my sister to live a good life in the future,” said Ms. Wang’s sister.
Ms. Wang and Mr. Chen were married for more than a decade and have three children. It is a good thing that their children were not with them when the incident happened.
The couple moved out of their home province to search for better job opportunities. Meanwhile, their kids live in Anhui province under the care of their grandparents.
What to do if there is a fire
Suffolk County Council comes up with the things you could do when there is a fire in your home.
If the fire starts in your house, get out and call out the fire service.
When you call the emergency hotline, make sure to give your full address, locations, important details, and the number of people trapped in the area.
What to do when a fire starts
If you hear a smoke alarm or discover a fire:
- try not to panic
- tell everyone in the house
- use your pre-planned escape route to get everyone out of the building as quickly as possible.
- smoke rises, so stay low or crawl on the floor in the cleaner air where it’s easier to breathe
- do not stop to collect any valuables or possessions
- do not stop looking for pets
- if possible, close the door to the room where the fire is located and close all doors behind you as you leave (to delay the spread of fire and smoke)
- before opening a closed door, touch it with the back of your hand; do not open it if it feels warm – the fire will be on the other side
Don’t hesitate to call 995 for fire and ambulance or contact your neighbourhood’s police centre in case of emergency.
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