Hero Catches Falling Children from Blaze

A Baltimore County man's quick thinking and bravery saved a mother and her two children from a devastating house fire in Middle River on Tuesday morning. Steven Angelini, alerted by a loud noise and then seeing flames on his Ring camera, immediately ran across the street to help.

Video captured the dramatic rescue as Angelini caught the children who were being dropped from a second-story window by their mother. He stated he told the mother to drop them, assuring her he would catch them or break their fall. All three individuals were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; a dog was tragically found deceased in the home.

This heroic act comes amidst a concerning rise in fire-related incidents in Baltimore County this year. As of January 8, 2026, three fires have resulted in two fatalities, including incidents in Parkville where a 4-year-old child and a 76-year-old woman lost their lives. Fire officials are reminding residents about the dangers of improper heating methods during winter months.