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5-year-old helps save his family from house fire

5-year-old Juwan Perry Jr. is being held a hero after saving his family from a house fire. Juwan’s mom says if it wasn’t for her son they likely wouldn’t have survived.

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5-year-old saves family from fire in Warren Michigan
Brittany Lee hugs her son Juwan (Photo Source: WXYZ-TV/CBS Detroit)

5-year-old Juwan Perry Jr is being held a hero after alerting his mother to a house fire, saving his family lives.

5-year-old saves family

On Apr. 5th around 4:40 am, Juwan woke up to the smell of smoke in his home in Warren, Michigan.

He said he saw flames and called for his mother.

His screams came just in time, and his mom Brittany was able to get all seven of the children in the home outside to safety.

Juwan’s mom says if it wasn’t for her son they likely wouldn’t have survived.

As for Juwan, he told WXYZ-TV his motivation for helping save his family despite the fear. “Because I love everybody,” he said.

The Warren Fire Department got the fire under control but the home is a total loss.

To help in recovering from this devastating loss, a GoFundMe has been launched to support them during this challenging time.


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Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family-operated online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.

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