Pro hockey player risks his life to save children from a burning building
A 33-year-old professional hockey player is being heralded as hero today after he risked his life to save multiple people from a burning building. Tommy Kristiansen is a Norwegian born hockey player who has spent almost his entire professional career playing hockey in Norway. But over the weekend Kristiansen became so much more than just a hockey player, as he became one families hero.
Kristiansen was reportedly out walking his dog when he spotted an apartment building on fire. The four-unit complex was engulfed in flames. Kristiansen shared the following with Expressen.se.
I ran into the common entrance. I knew there were children living there, so I got them out first. I quickly emptied a fire extinguisher, then I saw the flames coming out of the kitchen.
After using the first extinguisher, Kristiansen ran down the street to his home to retrieve another extinguisher. Kristiansen was able to put out more flames before fire fighters arrived. In total 11 people were evacuated from the building thanks to Kristiansen. Police applauded Kristiansen for his help.
The man has done a very good job and has prevented the fire from getting even worse.
Kristiansen was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons, to ensure he hadn't suffered smoke inhalation but was given a clean bill of health.
I was in the right place at the right time. If I had arrived two minutes later, I think the whole building would have gone down.
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