Fredericksburg police officers rescue resident from Hillcrest Drive house fire

Fredericksburg Police Officers Dylan Smith and Lawrence entered a burning home in the 200 block of Hillcrest Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after a 911 call reported a woman still inside, according to the department.

What happened

Body-worn camera footage released by the Fredericksburg Police Department shows the officers moving through smoke after a man at the scene said his wife was in the kitchen. The officers brought the woman out of the home.

The man and woman were treated at the scene and taken to a hospital. Both officers were treated on site for smoke inhalation. No serious injuries were reported, the department said.

Investigation

The Fredericksburg Police Department credited Officers Smith and Lawrence for their quick actions under dangerous conditions. Fire crews brought the fire under control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Source: WUSA9; Daily Voice (citing Fredericksburg Police Department)