How do people who run back into a burning building to save a pet or child survive?

Question

Occasionally I see news stories like “man runs back into burning house and rescues beloved pet”

However, I’ve also been told that you will most likely die in seconds if you inhale the smoke. I’ve read that in a fire you have to crawl to escape. I’ve read that you have to sprint quickly through the flames if you have a chance (the exact opposite of crawling low?).

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Answer 1

I’ve ran into a burning house 16 years ago to help my grandpa and grab my new laptop. I knew it was dangerous but I was lucky. I didn’t cross paths with any fire, only a little smoke. A lot of buildings that catch on fire won’t be completely up in flames. You will see plenty of fires where it’s contained to a couple of rooms.