Mom Fighting for Her Life After Throwing 9-Year-Old Daughter Out Window of Apartment as It Burned Down

A family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is facing an uncertain future after an apartment building fire. As the flames began to flare up, a mother and her daughter found themselves trapped. The mom knew she had to act quickly to save both her and her daughter’s lives, so she did the only thing she could think of: She threw the girl out the window. Thankfully, a neighbor saw what happened and was able to save the girl. Although the mom also got out of the building, she is hospitalized due to her injuries.

Now, her family is supporting her as she heals while also trying to rebuild their lives. The person who is accused of starting the fire has been arrested.

The fire broke out early in the morning on January 16, 2026, WISN reported. Fire department officials said the fire began on the first floor, but smoke conditions were more severe on the second floor…

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