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Plymouth Today
By the People, for the People
Teenage hero rescues family from burning home
Community rallies to support family who lost everything in the blaze
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A 19-year-old daughter quickly woke her family after smelling smoke, allowing them to escape their burning home in Plymouth, Wisconsin just before it was engulfed in flames. The family lost all of their possessions and pets in the fire, but the community has come together to support them in the aftermath.
Why it matters
House fires can be devastating events that leave families with nothing, but this story highlights the importance of having alert and quick-thinking family members as well as the power of community support in helping those affected get back on their feet.
The details
The fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. last Friday in the family's over 100-year-old rural home in the Town of Plymouth. The 19-year-old daughter smelled something strange and was able to rouse her parents and younger sisters, allowing them to flee the home just before the downstairs erupted in flames. The family escaped barefoot into the February cold, losing all of their possessions and beloved pets in the blaze.
- The fire started around 12:30 a.m. last Friday, February 7, 2026.
The players
19-year-old daughter
The quick-thinking teenager who smelled the smoke and woke her family, allowing them to escape the burning home.
What they’re saying
“We're just so grateful our daughter was there to get us out. We lost everything, but at least we're all safe.”
— Homeowner (The Plymouth Review)
What’s next
The family is staying with relatives as they work to rebuild their home and replace their lost belongings. The community has organized a fundraiser to help support the family during this difficult time.
The takeaway
This tragic event underscores the importance of having working smoke detectors and an emergency plan, as well as the power of community to come together and support those in need during a crisis.
