City, county, state officials and even the families of the victims are commending members of the Erie Fire Department for all they did at the scene of the West 11th Street home daycare fire early Sunday, even though the outcome was tragic.
For the first time, Erie firefighters shared stories with Erie News Now about their battle to save the children.
When they arrived at the scene, they spring into action each with their own duty...knocking down the fire, setting up ladders, and then going in to try and find the five little ones trapped inside.
Even with their turnout gear on, the fire was burning hot for them.
In the darkness and the smoke, it was hard to find the five children ranging in age from 9 months to 8 years old. Four were in second floor bedrooms, one was found in the bathroom.