From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Man Helps Pregnant Woman Escape Fire
Riverside man risks losing both legs after saving pregnant woman from burning apartment.
In brief
Riverside man risks losing both legs after saving pregnant woman from burning apartment. Brian Jackson, a Riverside man, may lose both legs after helping a pregnant woman escape a fire, but his daughters say he is a hero. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Brian Jackson
Riverside, California man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire.
Emergency Surgery
Jackson recovering from emergency surgery faces possibility of losing both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire.
Fire Incident
Jackson visited friend when batteries caught fire, causing apartment complex to burn.
Pregnant Woman Trapped
Jackson saw pregnant woman trapped inside apartment complex preparing to jump from window.
Jackson's Intervention
Jackson told pregnant woman he would go first and help her down before jumping.
Aftermath
Jackson's daughters created GoFundMe to cover medical expenses and physical therapy costs.
The takeaway
Brian Jackson, a Riverside man, may lose both legs after helping a pregnant woman escape a fire, but his daughters say he is a hero.
