Officer Saves Man, Two Dogs in Racine House Fire

A Racine police officer, Max Golden, is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a father of three and two dogs from a house fire on Blake Avenue. The dramatic rescue, captured on body camera footage, shows Officer Golden jumping over fences and kicking down the back door to save an unconscious man from the flames. While the father is recovering in the ICU from severe lung damage and carbon monoxide poisoning, the family is facing significant challenges after losing their home and belongings in the fire. Community members have rallied to support the Therkelsen family through a GoFundMe campaign and donation drives for essentials. Investigators continue to probe the fire's cause, noting the absence of working smoke detectors in the home, which underscores the critical importance of fire safety. Fortunately, the family's three children escaped the blaze unharmed, and the community is coming together to help them during this difficult time.