MARINE PARK (WABC) --
A toddler is in critical condition after an early morning house fire in Brooklyn.It started at around 1 a.m. on Avenue P in Marine Park, and was placed under control about 45 minutes later.
Jean Pierre lost his home but his family is still intact. The fire destroyed everything inside his home and almost killed his 2-year old son Chase.
"He's doing good, medically induced coma so he can heal," said Pierre.
Jean's wife and two other children were able to make it out, but they lost track of little Chase in the blinding smoke.
Neighbors rushed back in, but the smoke was overwhelming. FDNY Lieutenant Victor Milukas was one of the first on the scene.
"Very chaotic scene, people yelling that the baby was still inside," said Milukas.
He led a team inside the house, looking for Chase. "We made our way to the top of the stairs and we had zero visibility, high heat," said Milukas.
He found the toddler in a middle bedroom, lying lifeless, next to a burning mattress and a pile of clothes.
Milukas yelled on his radio, "I have a baby, I'm coming down."
"Every life is precious but for a child you go above and beyond," he said.
EMTs successfully resuscitated Chase. But it all started with the lieutenant who wouldn't give up until he found Chase.
"I thank God for everyone. You have to count your blessings," said Pierre.
The FDNY is investigating the cause of the fire.