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VIVIANA'S QUICK THINKING SAVES A FAMILY FROM FLAMES 4th-Grade Hero
When 9-year-old Viviana Castilleja spotted flames shooting from a rooftop, she didn’t turn away; she jumped into action and helped save a family’s life. The elementary school student was riding home from a pizza place with her mom and grandmother when she noticed a house on fire along their commute. She didn’t think twice and immediately notified her family that flames were coming from the top of the home and growing larger. “It was coming from the chimney, not that tall, but you could see it was spreading to the roof," Viviana said. The trio stopped and knocked on the door to warn the residents of the danger. No one answered at first, but the family continued to try to get their attention until they finally
opened the door. Once everyone was safely outside,Viviana’s mother called 911. First responders arrived just in time to save the home and the two adults and three children who lived there. Fire department officials praised Viviana’s quick thinking and said if the fire had gone unnoticed for even a few moments longer, it could have been a dire situation. But thanks to the fourth-grader’s heroics, no one was injured. The San Antonio community has since honored Viviana’s brave act. During a ceremony, the fire department presented her with a special certificate at her school. Viviana’s mother, Leticia Rueda, said she was proud of her daughter’s quick thinking and hopes her actions inspire others.
“It’s important for us as parents to teach our children to speak up; it can be in other circumstances as well, but if something doesn’t feel right, they need to know to say something to someone,”she said. Viviana is an active student at Wilson Elementary. She is known for her good grades, soft-spoken nature, and the many activities she participates in, such as the chess club and robotics. She was happy she could help a family in trouble and had a simple message for her classmates. “If you see a fire, tell an adult immediately so they can call 911 and tell them to evacuate,”she said.Viviana’s clarity in a crisis is a powerful reminder that heroism has no age limit.
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