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Police in Nevada rescue 8-year-old girl crying for her mother during apartment fire: video
Nevada authorities released bodycam video of their officers rescuing a distraught young girl from an apartment fire last month.
The Henderson Police Department shared the bodycam video, which was taken on Mar. 10, on Facebook last week. Authorities said they were told a child and mother were trapped in the apartment.
“Upon arrival, officers observed the windows of the apartment shattered, with smoke and flames coming from within,” police said in a video. “Officers were then informed that a mother and daughter were trapped inside the burning apartment.”
“Acting swiftly and without hesitation, these courageous officers successfully rescued an 8-year-old girl and two dogs. No one else was in the apartment.”
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Warning: The bodycam footage may be disturbing to some viewers
The bodycam video shows the perspective of an officer rescuing an 8-year-old wrapped in a blanket. (Henderson Police Department)
The bodycam video shows the perspective of an officer shouting to make sure no people were inside the burning building. One officer asked his colleague if he wanted to go inside, and then they barged into the smoke-filled apartment.
“This is Henderson Police Department, we’re making entry,” the officer announced.
Immediately, the officer recognized that a child was standing on the other side of the room and encouraged her to come closer. She was wrapped in a blanket at the time.
“Hey, come here. Hey, it’s okay. It’s okay, buddy,” the officer is heard saying as the 8-year-old walked slowly over.
“Is there anyone else inside here?” the officer asked, before the child replied that her mother was inside.
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Henderson Police Department officers also saved the household’s two dogs. (Henderson Police Department)
“We’re going to get your mom,” he reassured the child. The 8-year-old then started crying and screaming as she was walking out of the home.
The rest of the video shows the officers rescuing a dog in the apartment and looking through the smoke for the girl’s mother, who was already out of the building.
Henderson locals applauded the bravery of the police officers in the Facebook video’s comments section.
Henderson Police Department responded to the apartment fire on Mar. 10, the department said. (Google Maps)
“Y’all are amazing. Keep doing what you do. You’re greatly appreciated,” one Facebook user said.
“As a survivor of 75% burn injury… I commend HPD for their actions that most likely saved this family’s lives,” another wrote.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Henderson Police Department for a statement, but did not immediately hear back.
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A spokesperson from the United States Attorney’s Office told KTLA that jurors will continue to deliberate until they reach a verdict or give up.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, a former Uber driver and one-time Pacific Palisades resident, is accused of starting the Lachman Fire on New Year’s Eve. The fire continued to smolder underground for about a week, even after Los Angeles firefighters believed it had been extinguished.
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A courtroom sketch of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, during his initial court appearance on Oct. 23, 2025. (Bill Robles) -
The U.S. Dept. of Justice booking photo of Jonathan Rinderknecht over the Palisades Fire devastation in Malibu, California in January 2025 (AP).
Prosecutors argued that Rinderknecht deliberately set the fire, claiming he had grown increasingly resentful of wealthy residents and viewed Pacific Palisades as a symbol of that frustration.
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The defense argued there is no direct physical evidence tying Rinderknecht to the fire and said the prosecution’s case relies entirely on circumstantial evidence. Rinderknecht did not testify during the trial.
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke outside the courthouse Wednesday about why he believes it will be difficult for prosecutors to prove how the fire started.
“The lack of scene preservation. The fact that they got there after a lot of the evidence was missing. Not a lot of direct evidence. This is a circumstantial case, which is always difficult as a prosecutor to prove,” Haney said.
Rinderknecht, who was arrested and indicted last October, faces up to 45 years in prison if found guilty of three arson counts, including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire.
Tony Kurzweil contributed to this report
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