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BALTIMORE —An 8-month-old infant is in serious condition after a fire late Sunday in Baltimore.

Firefighters said when they entered the home to rescue Viviana, they found family dog, Polo, in the room with her and he was covering her with his body.  "She only had burns on her side because of it," Poremski said. "He stayed with her the whole time in the bedroom and wouldn't even come downstairs to get out the door."

Baltimore City Fire Department spokesman Samuel Johnson said the fire was reported at 10:45 p.m. in the 6800 block of Gough Street. Johnson said when crews arrived, the two-story rowhome had heavy fire and smoke showing from the first and second floors.

Firefighters learned the child was trapped on the second floor of the home. Those units made entry into the home and were able to rescue the infant, who was taken to the hospital, Johnson said.  Paramedics were able to revive Viviana, who has severe burns on her face, arm and side. But Polo did not survive the fire.

Johnson said the infant’s mother, Erika Poremski, was home when the fire occurred. The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes.

http://www.wbaltv.com/news/infant-seriously-injured-in-baltimore-house-fire/41204300

[MickD]

Oh bless that sweet dog.....I hate stories like this.....

[Shogirl]

OMG, it brings tears to my eyes.  It just goes to show the power of the love and protection that can be between an animal and its owner. 

[jaxs mom]

Bless that sweet dog who gave his life to save the baby. I'm sure his family will never forget his sacrifice. 

[Drythe]

They have no voice

They have no choice

And still, they love us so much.

Bless you sweet Polo, Run Free!

[viva923]

true love of an animal and human. 

[PamfromCT]

What a hero Polo was.  My thoughts and prayers go out to that little baby.  Such a horrible thing to happen.

[mdgrammy]

My father was a lieutenant in the Balto City FD for over 30 yrs and has seen

animals protecting children more than once.

They are amazing and the fire fighters do al they can to rescue animals too.

[YorkieonmyPillow]

~ RIP, precious angel ~