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‘Remarkable’ UPS driver ran into burning home to save woman, 101

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasJanuary 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
‘Remarkable’ UPS driver ran into burning home to save woman, 101
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On January 15th in Santa Ana, California, UPS driver Willy Esquivel rescued 101-year-old Ann Edwards from her burning home. Neighbors noticed smoke and alerted Edwards, who was disoriented and hesitant to leave. Esquivel, nearby making a delivery, carried her to safety after neighbors requested his help. While neighbors attempted to extinguish the kitchen fire, Esquivel ensured Edwards' comfort until firefighters arrived. Edwards was hospitalized for evaluation but is expected to recover fully, and her son expressed immense gratitude to Esquivel for his heroic actions.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Rick Edwards ×240% Santa Ana 40% Orange County ×250% Orange County Fire Authority ×360% Los Angeles 60% KTLA ×660% United Parcel Service ×270% Ann Edwards ×480% Willy Esquivel ×790%

Keywords

ups driver 90% fire rescue 80% burning home 70% centenarian woman 70% heroic act 60% community assistance 50% firefighters 50% house fire 40%

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Very Positive
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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Los Angeles

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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