Mother saves kids from fatal Spokane Valley house fire

by KREM.com

KREM.com

Posted on February 19, 2014 at 5:31 PM

Updated yesterday at 8:06 PM

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash.A local mother saved her kids during a deadly house fire near Van Marter and 48th on Tuesday night.

Firefighters said the mother, who is married to a firefighter, was taken to the hospital for burns and smoke inhalation after saving her children. The family dog died in the fire.

Without the heroic efforts of Firefighter Pete Flatts wife (Rachelle) this fire could have been much more tragic, said Assistant Chief Greg Godfrey.

Rochelle Flatt said she put the children down to bed for the night when she noticed flames on the back patio. She called 911 and as she turned to get her kids, she heard a loud noise. The relief valve on the BBQ propane tank exploded and shattered the patio doors, according to officials.

The fire and heavy smoke came straight into the house as Flatt removed their oldest child to the front yard and then re-entered the house to rescue the other child and baby.

The smoke and heat were intense as Flatts wife was exiting the house with the baby. She received minor burns to her ears, singed hair and severe smoke inhalation.

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