Twelve-Year-Old Hero Saves Family in Fire | Greenville News

A 12-year-old girl, Gracie Hoyle, became a local hero after bravely rescuing her 8-year-old sister from a house fire in Lexington, North Carolina — then returning to try to save her great-grandmother, Loretta Evans, who was later rescued by firefighters. Though Loretta, suffering from COPD and a recent femur fracture, is recovering from smoke inhalation, Gracie’s courage has sparked an outpouring of community support, including a GoFundMe campaign and donations. Her mother also attempted a rescue and collapsed from exhaustion. While officials suspect a dropped candle may have started the fire, the cause remains under investigation. The family, still reeling from the trauma and loss of their home, is deeply grateful for the overwhelming kindness of their neighbors — especially those connected to the nonprofit Race Against Drugs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa70a06d258b7b19