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“Well, that’s my bed, my closet, my little vanity with the drawers,” Idaly Rios said as she pointed through the window of what’s left of her bedroom.<\/p>\n
According to authorities, Laura Rios, Idaly Rios’ mother, called 911 early Tuesday morning to report her husband’s erratic behavior. Minutes later, a pillar of smoke rose over the Oak Cliff neighborhood as SWAT officers, police and firefighters responded to the family’s home.<\/p>\n
Authorities said the husband and father barricaded himself inside the residence, set the home on fire and later took his own life.<\/p>\n
Laura Rios said she had only enough time to wake her daughter before fleeing.<\/p>\n
The Rioses escaped the home with only moments to spare. Idaly Rios said her mother’s quick actions likely saved her life.<\/p>\n
“She just woke me up and we left,” Idaly said.<\/p>\n
When asked whether she believed her mother saved her life, Idaly answered, “Yes. Yeah, because what if he didn’t know I was in my other room?”<\/p>\n
When she left, Idaly Rios said all she had with her was the clothes she was wearing and her keys.<\/p>\n
The family initially believed they would be able to return home, but instead they were left with nothing.<\/p>\n
“We had left our dog and bunny,” Idaly Rios said through tears. “So we lost them too.”<\/p>\n
The family shared photos of their 15-year-old dog and pet rabbit, both of which died in the fire.<\/p>\n
Walking through next to the damaged home, Idaly Rios pointed out where the fire began.<\/p>\n
“This was my room, and this one was my mom’s room where the fire started,” she said.<\/p>\n
The family is now coping with the loss of a loved one, their longtime home, beloved pets and nearly all of their belongings.<\/p>\n
“We couldn’t get nothing,” Idaly added. “It was all … it was a disaster.”<\/p>\n