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WATCH: A Desperate Act And An Amazing Rescue In Houston Fire

NPR | By Eyder Peralta
Published March 26, 2014 at 5:01 PM EDT

A five-alarm fire created some dramatic moments in Houston on Tuesday.

One video of a construction worker fleeing the apartment complex that was still under construction is just stunning. There's no need to say more. Just watch:

If you want background on the fire, The Houston Chronicle has details.

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Eyder Peralta
Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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