The Lafayette Fire Department, the Lafayette Police Department and the Honorable Mayor Tony Roswarski hailed 25-year-old Nicholas Bostic has a hero for his actions last week.
Bostic was driving in Lafayette just after midnight on July 11 when he saw a house on fire, according to a news release from the Lafayette Police Department.
He entered the house through a back door that was open and began to check if there was anyone in the home, according to the release.
As he went upstairs he found four children asleep and woke them, helping them escape the home.
Bostic then learned that a fifth child, a 6-year-old girl, was still inside.
Heading back in, he searched for the girl and when he heard crying, ultimately located her, police said.
With flames intensifying, the two would be forced to jump out of a second-floor window to safety.
Bostic had to break the window with his hand to get it open, the release said.
The Lafayette Police Department posted dramatic video on social media showing the moment firefighters arrived at the home.
A GoFundMe has been established by Bostic's family to help with his medical bills.
Bostic’s injuries required that he be flown to Indianapolis for treatment.
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