miles away from home on the other side of town, at medstar center,on hospital 65-year-old phyllis terrell is recovering, getting better little by little. >> she talks really low, so she's trying to reporter: tareeka is phyllis's granddaughter. all they're talking about is the firefighter who took off his mask and gave it to terrell, who already has breathing problems. >> if it wasn't for him, she jumped.ve that's what she said. reporter: the fire broke out yesterday afternoon, on the third floor of this apartment building on minnesota avenue. heavy smoke everywhere. 12 to 15 residents were evacuated. mpd thanks to a group of officers in the neighborhood and were alerted to the emergency. meanwhile, firefighter lovato jumped into action to help. mask, heng his suffered serious smoke inhalation. soot in his airway and swelling to his throat. >> it can be devastating to inhale the products of closed space.a reporter: but danny lovato survived and so too did phyllis terrell. >> he's my hero, her hero, everybody's hero. reporter: phyllis terrell remains in serious condition at the hospital. sh

he may be released tomorrow.om phyllis terrell, the grandmother -- greatdmothe grandmother i should says though n-serious condition c here at the washingtonng hospital center and all dayter d long as we were here we werewe runing into firefighters, wehtew were learning new details about this. it turns out that truck sevenru that danny lovato was on was on just coming back from anotherro fire and they were not far away. they were at the intersectionntt of pennsylvania avenue and minnesota avenue when the box alarm went off.ff they raced down minnesota minne avenue and as they pulled up pue they could see mister roll upr u in the window. that's firefighter danny'ser lovato at the top of the top ofh beltway ladder immediatelyla after removing his mask andddmom handing it to phyllis terrell. t a woman already on oxygen for a medical condition who toldon t her granddaughter she was just j seconds from jumping when shepie saw the firefighter come up toto the window.

now, we can tell that you phyllis terrell is still in the hospital and she is in fair condition and by the way, we can tell that you lovato's wife shared the picture and will tell her son that his dad was a hero. wusa9. >> julia, thank you so much. lovato is anxious to get back to work and will return in a week once his breathing improves. >>> hashtag, you're busted. a serial robber, police say, was using twitter talk to get cash from tellers. police say that he was responsible for a string of hold ups in prince george and kensington. cops slapped the cuffs on him when he was spotted right next to them. allegedly, he wrote #nopolice, and #becareful, and #afterwork, and that next one with a skull and cross bones after it. >>> only at 9:00, a proposed design of the new redskins stadium. >> it appears to be a moat. it was designed with tailgaters in mind. >> the one thing that everyone was excited about is the idea that the stadium is a stadium designed as much for tailgating and pregame as for the game itself. and that is, i guess, visually a picnic in the park. >> okay. got it. the arch

he may be released tomorrow.om phyllis terrell, the grandmother -- greatdmothe grandmother i should say whold y he helped save is still, s though n-serious condition c here at the washingtonng hospital center and all dayter d long as we were here we werewe runing into firefighters, wehtew were learning new details about this. it turns out that truck sevenru that danny lovato was on was on just coming back from anotherro fire and they were not far away. they were at the intersectionntt of pennsylvania avenue and minnesota avenue when the box alarm went off.ff they raced down minnesota minne avenue and as they pulled up pue they could see mister roll upr u in the window. that's firefighter danny'ser lovato at the top of the top ofh beltway ladder immediatelyla after removing his mask andddmom handing it to phyllis terrell. t a woman already on oxygen for a medical condition who toldon t her granddaughter she was just j seconds from jumping when shepie saw the firefighter come up toto the window. >> so we knew we immediately had somebody trapped up there u we had to go get out. o >> report

he climbed up a ladder to reach phyllis terrell who was ready to jump from her third floor. he convinced her not to jump and shared his mask with her so she could breathe fresh air until firefighters from inside the building could reach her. he said this is what he's trained to do. >> i'd just like to thank the crew on the fire ground and the officers and the firefighters that helped me out. >> reporter: phyllis terrell is still being treated here at the burn unit. coming up on news4 at 5:00, he describes the moment he came face-to-face with the woman he's now credited with saving. in northwest washington, darcy spencer, news4. >>> miami meagan fitzgerald in lorton where it's been 15 hours since an 38-year-old man was murdered. fairfax county police are still on scene investigating trying to determine who shot the elderly from the wife of 83-year-old johan de leede saying her husband had been shot. when police arrived they rushed him to the hospital where he later died. meanwhile, investigators scoured the area around the 6000 block of river road in the quiet mason neck comm

but 65-year-old phyllis terrell was trapped in her top floor apartment. >> you couldn't really we had to get as low as possible to the ground. pretty much fight our way through whatever was in the way. >> reporter: as firefighters dan white and joshua eli went inside the building, d.c. firefighter danny lovato went up the ladder outside of the building to the window where terrell was yelling for help. >> if it wasn't for him, she wouldn't be here. she keeps saying he's her hero. that's all she says. he didn't have to do that. >> reporter: he removed his face mask so he could share his air with terrell until the firefighters could get to her. >> he was in an area where the smoke was really pushing in his face and doing the best trading it back and forth so they could both stay there until we were able to get to her. >> terrell and lovato suffered heavy smoke inhalation. both are in the intensive care unit. >> firefighter danny lovato is in fair cti care unit and phyllis terrell is still in serious condition but doing much better. >> reporter: d.c. police say tonight they believe the fi

lovato climbed up a ladder to reach phyllis terrell.he 65-year-old woman was trapped in her burning southeast d.c. apartment. >> we made eye contact. i told her that earlier today an k and i looked at her and i told her, just don't do it, i'll be up there in a second. >> reporter: when he reached her, he had to make a quick life-saving decision. >> i knew i wasn't going to be able to pull her over the railing because we were so high. i knew that it would risk both of our lives, so i just gave her my air. >> reporter: it was that decision that many say saved terrell's life. because the smoke was so thick, they actually shared lovato's mask until firefighters could reach her from inside the building. >> it's pretty amazing how fast that smoke takes your breath away. >> reporter: lovato became emotional when talking about all the support he's received over the last few days. >> my wife, my motorcycle crew here, firefighters, the burn foundation especially have always been available to help families >> reporter: that was a very touching mom

you may really phyllis terrell was trapped on the third floor of her apartment as the building burned. the dc firefighter raced to save her and risked his own life. he gave her his own mask to help her breathe. the 64-year-old suffered smoke inhalation and relatives tell us that she died last night. >>> fairfax county, consider yourselves on alert. >> police say there have been several reports of bear not deep in the woods either. jennifer davis reports from vienna, virginia. >> yes, it was an exciting morning. >> reporter: whitney is talking about thursday morning when she and her husband glanced out their kitchen window only to discover it looked like someone had a wild party on their patio. >> we were kind of confused at first but i heard there were bears in vienna. so that was my first thought was whoa, i wonder if the bears made it over to our house. >> they had and a quick peek outside revealed they were still there. >> two black bears were walking through and one looked to be a mom bear, kind of adult-sized bear with a smaller bear with her. >> reporter: the bears were just han

firefighter danny lovato tookte off his air mass and gave tond v it phyllis terrell.tanding near a third floor window as her apartment ae building burned. she was about to jump when lovato appeared through the smoke. oke. >> the second she was about toeo jump he was right there. andrit. then he pulls off the mask. t m >> i know. i can't -- i don't even have't e no words for that. >> lovato and terrell were transported to medstar washington hospital center. terrell's grandmother tells us that she's in good spirits. >> ♪ >> in today's fox beater oprahah winfrey flaunting her new slim m figure on the cover of oof o magazine.zine oprah celebrating her 30-pound o weight loss in the magazine's t' best body issue. bodyssue she shares the flynn women who are joiningn who forces to get fit together.oget oprah started the weight w watchers program last august.tug the april issue of o magazineaze hits newsstands march 15th.h. >>> fox beat free friday youry u chance to win four tickets to seat peeking acrobats marcharch 24th at strathmore.or these amazing artists push the t limit

family members tell wusa 9 that phyllis terrel has died.rom a burning apartment building on march 8. d.c. firefighter, danny was hailed a hero after he took off his own oxygen mask and put it on her. the two later met in person. they were taken to the hospital. she has since been released. confirmation that an american couple has died in this week's deadly bombings in brussels. justin shultz and his wife, stephanie, have been reported missing. the tennessee enate and i native and his wife have been positively identified as the dead. they were dropping stephanie's mother off at the airport after a visit. in the meantime, airport officials say it will be tuesday before flights resume at the damaged airport in brussels. >>> turning to our weather, a chilly start to easter sunday, but what about the rest of the holiday? let's get right over to first alert meteorologist, allyson rae. >> good evening, debra. if only every day could be as perfect as it was cool to start like this morning, but we saw sunshine, temperatures in the 60s. it was beauti

you may are danny lovato gave phyllis terrell his air mask while rescuing her from a burning buildingminnesota avenue. terrell's grandmother confirmed that she has died from complications while in hospice. >>> passengers were told their flight was delayed and then they saw their co-pilot in handcuffs. what the co-pilot was doing that got him in trouble with the law. >>> and political protests have gotten violent. now there is new concern about one of the biggest events in decision 2016. glenn:threateningicans: gofederal workers;ns over 60 votes to repeal obamacare. now they're refusing to even consider president obama's nominee for the supreme court. it disrespects the president and all of us -- and we won't put up with it. in congress, i'll protect president obama's legacy, defend obamacare, and stand up for social security and medicare. i'm glenn ivey and i approve this message. i'll take on republicans - for all of us. >>> so imagine getting trd takeoff until you realize the pilot may be drunk. an american airlines co-pilot was arrested because authorities thought the man was intox

miles away from home on the other side of town, at medstar center,on hospital 65-year-old phyllis terrell is recovering, getting better little by little. >> she talks really low, so she's trying to

firefighter earlier this mo phyllis terrell his air mask while rescuing her from a burning building on minnesota avenue. terrell's grandmother confirmed that she has died from complications while in hospice. >>> passengers were told their flight was delayed and then they saw their co-pilot in handcuffs. what the co-pilot was doing that got him in trouble with the law. >>> and political protests have gotten violent. now there is new concern about safety. the effort to allow firearms at one of the biggest events in decision 2016. it's about taking a stand. for too long, wall street banks had their way. they crashed our economy. but democrat donna edwards won't take their money because she stands up for us. she knows the challenges our families face. she'll be our voice. tightening regulations on the big banks and fighting to keep dark money out of politics. democrat donna edwards, maryland's next senator. >>> so imagine getting read to takeoff until you realize the pilot may be drunk. an american airlines co-pilot was arrested because authorities thought the man was intoxicated. a passen

danny lovato and phyllis terrell are on the same floor at washington hospital center. lovato should leave the icu very so soon. terrell was trapped he lovato gave her his mask. that gave firefighters inside enough time to get her. >>> still ahead this morning, a sweet sorry you won't want to miss. if you don't recognize this 106-year-old internet sensation, you are about to meet a woman who may make you want to dance all day long. >>> and the countdown is on. why so many people are watching these eagles so closely. plus a live look outside. we know you're looking forward to the weekend. but will the weather mess up your outdoor plans. chuck bell has the answer after the break. the bigger the burrito, the bigger the fun. dunkin's new grandde burrito -- a breakfast burrito packed with big southwest flavor. go grande with veggie or sausage today. america runs on dunkin'. congress voted to label genetically engineered salmon; gmo crops are doused with heavy doses of herbicides the world health organization says probab

> reporter: as smoke billowed out of the windows, lovato took off his air mask and gave it to phyllis terrell who was trapped inside the building so she could breathe. >> once she got to her, he was sharing his mask with her. they were both taking turns breathing. >> i love him and i love what he did. >> reporter: terrell and lovato suffered severe smoke inhalation and both are on the same floor in the intensive care burn unit at the washington h center. lovato could be released as early as friday. 65-year-old te in serious condition but she is also expected to recover. >> sometimes there's a lot of negative press towards us, and we're human. things happen. but we're here to do what we did yesterday and that's when we go out the door, that's what we're expected. that's what we expect of ourselves. >> several families were displaced by the fire. a second firefighter was also injured, but his injuries were not serious. investigators believe the fire started in a top floor utility room. in the district, mark segraves, news4. >> and we are now hearing from one of the passengers who helped break u

. >> reporter: phyllis terrell is the woman he saved. she's 65 years old, a grandmother. waspp southeast d.c. apartment when lovato came to the rescue. >> we made eye contact. i told her that earlier today and i knew she was about to jump, and i looked at her and i told her just don't do it, i will be up there in a second. >> reporter: when he reached her, he had to make a quick life saving decision. >> i knew i wasn't going to be able to pull her over the railing because we were so high. i knew that it would risk both of our lives, so i just gave her my air. >> reporter: it was that decision that many say saved terrell's life. because the smoke was so thick, they actually shared lovato's mask until firefighters could reach her from inside the building. >> it's pretty amazing how fast that smoke takes your breath away. >> it's unbelievable the support system that i have. so i just really want to thank everybody that's reached out to me. >> reporter: still lovato says he's no extraordinary. it's what we've been trained to do. >> reporter: after leaving the hospital, lovato

of the hospital.pita danny lovato was injured afternj he removed his air mask and gave to it phyllis terrellhoro couldn't breathe.'treat the firefighter was treatedreat for smoke inhalation.alatio he walked out of the hospital yesterday with his wife, fellow firefighters and hiss and doctors and members of his h motorcycle club. >> what i did wasn't extraordinary, it's what we've w been trained to do.ed to d you may hear that it was extraordinary but it's not. my instinct was to help hp phyllis.s. >> lovato said he spoke with wit phyllis and she's expected to remain in the hospital forostal awhile longer. >>> meanwhile the man behindd robbery spree across tworee acr counties in maryland is behind d bars thanks to an alert princeri georges county police officer.e. leroy earl morris daily was taken into custody after aft sergeant craig weingart cig weit interspotted a veh matching the description ofthe the suspect's car.su daily is accused of robbing robi four locations thursday trs afternoon including three t montgomery county banks in a i span of 15 minutes. >>> he's also linked to nine othe

a few dames he has been inesh the intensive care unit hereer and her granddaughter saysughts phyllis terrelltalking. she has some respiratory issues but she should be out of the hospital soon as well, guys. >> true hero. bob thanks. thank i'm happy everybody will go go home. ho >>> still ahead a wild scene s on flight when a fight breaksrek out between passengers. what they were arguing over is a coming up.comi >> first new details about the t man arrested in d.c. forfo shooting a pastor in idaho. idao how he traveled through mulder pell states without getting caught. time right now is 7:20. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> north korea continues its aggressive display of force bypy firing off two short range ballistic missiles into theiles sea. the rockets landed in the seaant of japan.ap the missile launch is in retaliation to springtime war drills with south korea andh the united states.reth as wele l as recentsec international sanctions.ns sanctions came after northfter r korea claimed it tested a nuclear weapon in january. >> thousands of people paideopla their respects to former firstfi lady nancy reagan a

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firefighter risks his own life to save that of a great grandmother. 65-year-old phyllis terrell saysay when 11 year veteran danny la votto arrived with a lad tore get her out. can you see him ripping off own breathing mask and handing it to phyllis who uses oxygen tank. he stayed with her sharing air until he could get her safely out of that building. both were treated for smoke inhalation. what a hero. the company has banned all soda white bread from headquarters in order to promote healthier diet for employees there reebok publishing a video showing a cross trainer flipping a soda machine out of his facility. there are your news headline. >> no end in sight for the deadly. torrential rainfall entering fifth day. two feet of rain force forcing several rivers to spill over the banks. >> thousands of buildings already evacuated and at least five people have been killed. rick reichmuth is herea: tracking what's next. hey, rick. >> guy, yeah. we still have more rain coming in across the area, today, tomorrow, and monday. and then we clear out by tuesday. the worst of the rain is over. t

danny lovato and phyllis tear rely are on the same floor at washington hospital center. lovato should leave the terrell was trapped on the third floor of her building on wednesday. family members say she was about to jump when lovato gave her his mask. that gave firefighters inside enough time to get to her. we are hear from that hero in the next hour. >>> an outpouring of frustration, you'll hear from local mus simms upset by last night's seemingly civil gop debate. >> first, though, a sunny afternoon turns chaotic when a man wielding a baseball bat appears. the wild chase and how it started ahead. plus a live look at radar here. you can see some sprinkles way out on the edges of our viewing you can't predict the market. you can see some sprinkles way out on the edges of our viewing but through good times and bad... ...at t. rowe price... ...we've helped our investors stay confident for over 75 years. call us or your advisor. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. may not always be clear. but at t. rowe price, we can help guide your retirement savings. retirement journey takes you, we can help you rea