Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire
By Jake Anderson
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OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Omaha police released photos from body-worn cameras showing the officers who quickly jumped into action to save a 4-year-old boy from a house fire on Tuesday morning.
The fire happened around 2:33 a.m. near 69th and Mason streets in Omaha.
Omaha police said officers David Eckstrom and Ian Baxter were responding to an abandoned car in the street near 72nd and Pacific streets when they saw an explosion and a large fire.
At the scene, residents told the officers that their 4-year-old son was still in the basement, officials said. Eckstrom kicked out a basement window and called for the child.
Omaha police said the child followed the sound of the officers’ voices to the window, where Eckstrom pulled him to safety.
Eckstrom suffered lacerations to his forearms from the broken glass during the rescue.
Officials said the child was treated at the scene for possible smoke inhalation, but otherwise was not injured.
“Every day, Omaha Police Officers are faced with split-second decisions. Officer Eckstrom and Baxter’s quick response to a life-threatening situation is just one of many examples of OPD officers putting their lives on the line to protect the citizens of Omaha. We are proud of Officer Eckstrom and Baxter, and all our officers’ dedication and service,” Omaha police said in a Facebook post.
Investigators determined the fire was caused by discarded grilling charcoal left on a deck.
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