Middle Schoolers Save Dogs From Fire at Neighbor’s House

A couple is hailing a pair of middle schoolers as heroes after the 12- and 13-year-olds saved their three dogs from a house fire. Mario Comella and Anthony Lombardi were passing a neighbor’s house when they heard a fire alarm going off inside. They called the homeowners, and were able to get the code to open the front door. When they opened it, they were met with smoke — but braved the danger to ensure the three dogs inside got out to safety.

[michael-m]

Their parents should be proud, raised them well. Simply great job guys, just fantastic

[toomessy]

The fact that they were close enough to their neighbors, to the point where they even had their number is...amazing! I barely knew some of my neighborhood's name.

[Keithixix]

"He says he wouldn't do it again."

We all know that kid is lying, he would totally do it again if it meant saving an animal or persons life XD

[franknewton]

Good boys for sure. Hat's off to the parents in their life. Need more folks like these two.

[Bigmummy]

As an Army veteran I can say these kiddos have guts. More guts and honor than most adults these days. Awesome kids that must have amazing parents. Way to go!

[lynseybergman]

Courageous kids, least they didn't turn a blind eye on the situation and acted immediately.
Saving those 3 dogs.

[TheDj]

If I was ever in that situation and two kids did this to save my dogs, I’m immediately setting something up to help fund them going to college or use after theyre adults. I couldn’t imagine losing my boy, let alone 3, and that kid that ran into a neighbors home to save a dog that wasn’t even his own is an absolute hero, and obviously has great parents to raise someone like him.

[twinuality]

This literally brought tears to my eyes. Those boys deserve a metal for what they did. I'm crying just happy that those boys happened to be passing at the right time and they sprung into action instead of just recording it and posting it on line.

[JonnoPlays]

It's amazing they had the presence of mind to know exactly what was happening and how to respond. Somebody please give their parents an award.

[BMarie]

Imagine how hard that’d be as the homeowner. That terror of “no, kids, get away from the fire!” mixed with “please let my dogs out of the house!”.

[MilR]

What awesome young men - they saved 3 dogs. Amazing.

[livylu]

The fact that these kids heard the smoke alarm and reacted with such swiftness is amazing.

[ehrgeiz]

Such sweet boys to understand the importance of animals life. Much respect to them.

[rhey]

The fire started when you left a wooden chopping board on the stove... Who does that??? Props to the kids..

[dylanjaymz]

This seriously made me tear up. Such great kids, so brave.

[ellie]

The kid that went into the house to get the dog from the cage definitely looks like he could have a career as a firefighter. He’s so brave and selfless to put his life on the line to save someone else.

(Edit: wow, I wasn’t expecting to get so many likes from this lmao. I hope that kid goes into EMT in high school 🙂 )

[epicloser]

They're both heroes. This brings a smile to my face

[CannibalChxrry]

Those kiddos definitely deserve to be recognized as heroes.

[MetalHead]

You know that Mario would totally do it again. His mom and dad probably yelled at him because of how dangerous it was (totally understandable) but he has a big heart so I'm sure he'd do it again. Brave boys, cudos to the parents for raising them right.

[Geetanjalisaha]

I hope they get acknowledged by the community... Such brave boys, a sign of a good and helpful community ❤️