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MFD responds to fire, rescues baby

Midland Fire Department Posted on February 19, 2025

MIDLAND FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE BABY WHILE FIGHTING BLAZE

(Feb. 19, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- At approximately 4:36 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 19, 2025), Midland Fire Department officials responded to a structure fire in the 5100 block of East County Road 71.

A double-wide mobile home was on fire, and homeowners advised firefighters there was a child inside.

“The E4 crew rescued the child – an infant female,” an MFD report stated.

The baby is in critical condition.