By the time firefighters arrived, the worst had been narrowly avoided. The girls were rescued unharmed, wrapped in blankets as neighbors looked on in shock, while their father, distraught, was taken into custody. In the days since, the community has grappled with fear, anger, and compassion, seeing the incident as a stark reminder of silent struggles and the importance of seeking help—turning what could have been a tragedy into a fragile second chance for all involved.
