SPRINGFIELD, MO – In a dramatic rescue on Chase Street, a doctor saved her mother from a raging house fire in Springfield. The disaster struck shortly after midnight on Friday, leaving the family home in ashes.
Jennifer Lambert was jolted awake by her husband’s urgent cries, “There’s a fire!” With only moments to escape, the couple fled the engulfed house, but Lambert quickly realized her mother was still inside.
Hearing her mother’s desperate screams, Lambert re-entered the smoke-filled home. Her mother, unable to see or breathe, was rescued just in time as Lambert pulled her to safety, navigating through the hazardous smoke.
The fire was sparked by a candle, left burning after a storm-induced power outage. As the flames spread rapidly, the family lost nearly everything, including their pets and treasured belongings.
Lambert, who is already battling stage four metastatic breast cancer, is now faced with the additional challenge of rebuilding her life. Despite the dire circumstances, she remains determined to persevere.
The family is staying with friends, relying on the support of their community as they begin to rebuild. The local outpouring of support has been a lifeline, offering hope amidst their loss.
The Lambert family’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. With the help of their community, they are slowly piecing their lives back together.