While working on the morning shift reporting on fires is a major part of our news coverage. Despite how many of them we cover fatal fires never get any easier, especially when they involve children. Last night Meriden firefighters responded to a horrific house fire by anyone’s standards. When they arrived to a Franklin street home they were told of 4 children all under the age of 5 who were trapped on the second floor. Despite all efforts rescue crews were not able to save a 2 year old boy. Two other children were badly burned and taken to the Shriner’s Burn Unit in Boston. Two firefighters were also hurt.
While reporting these fires you can’t help but form relationships with the heroes who risk their lives everyday. This morning even the most veteran firefighters told me coming to terms with the death of a child on their watch is a burden they always have to bear.
Hena Daniels writing makes the reader feel as if on scene with her. she writes with such passion, i love reading her blogs.
L.B.