Queens firefighter rescues 12-year-old boy

New York Post Wednesday 19th January, 2011

A hero firefighter plucked a 12-year-old boy to safety after a fire swept through his Queens home this morning.The 6:20 a.m. blaze was sparked by a hair dryer that ignited flammable material on the first floor of the two-story dwelling on Francis Lewis Blvd near 36th Avenue, fire officials said.Firefighter Antonio Velez, 33, of Engine 320, was ready to douse the flames, when he heard 12-year-old Jesse Iacovetta’s desperate cries, sources said."We were at the front door of the fire building when I heard the screams coming from inside. I was waiting for my house line to be charged."

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