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3 days ago
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Shedeur Sanders hosts event supporting residents after apartment explosion
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Dozens of families were displaced from the Rainbow Terrace Apartments after an explosion on June 23 that caused one of the buildings to suffer major damage from the flames. Last Thursday, Cordale Sheffield, a heroic stepfather who was hospitalized after suffering burns to 90% of his body when he ran back into a burning building to save his stepchildren, passed away. It's a community that needed a distraction. Beach hazard: Swimmers warned to stay out of Lake Erie on Thursday On Wednesday, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders helped provide one. Sanders hosted an event called Garden Valley Fun Fest, which he promoted on his Instagram. An organizer, attorney Stanley Jackson, who represents the family of Cordale Sheffield, told FOX 8 the purpose was to bring people together to converse, spend time together and have fun. Sanders said at the event that he thought they succeeded in that mission. 'It was fun. Everything's fun. It's a good event for the city to bring happiness here,' Sanders said. He shared that the event was bigger than football to him, and while he's days away from reporting to his first training camp with the Browns, his only focus that afternoon was to enjoy himself with the Cleveland community. At the event where you could find food trucks, bounce houses, get a haircut and play games, Sanders did it all. Community support growing for Shaker Heights cheerleader, now leg amputee He covered the entire event area at Rainbow Terrace apartments, going from section to section blowing bubbles with kids, playing corn hole and taking tons of photos with fans. Jackson said it was a good return to normalcy for the people who have been living in temporary housing and searching for a return to normalcy since that Monday in June. 'Every day they're faced with remembering the tragedy they went through,' Jackson said. 'There are some other things that they are dealing with currently – being displaced and living in different places – and they need this to be something that people are coming out to support them. I think the main thing is for us to all come out and celebrate life together.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
'Hero' stepdad suffers burns to 90% of his body after saving kids from devastating apartment explosion
A brave stepdad suffered burns to 90 per cent of his body after rushing into a burning building to save his girlfriend's two children. Cordale Sheffield, 30, has 'no skin left' after an explosion ripped through an apartment complex in Cleveland, his sister said. He was thrown from the building, but when he got up he noticed his two stepchildren - aged 10 and 11 - were still inside. He urged the children, who were not identified, to jump from the window of the Rainbow Terrace Apartments - but only the body did so. The little girl was 'too scared' to so Sheffield ran back inside to grab her, a GoFundMe page revealed. The stepdad's sister, Cierra Alqawi, told News 5 Cleveland: 'He had to go back through the building to go get her, and that's when he got mostly burned. 'He went back in the fire to save her, but he was already burnt up. I think that's when his hair caught on fire, when he went back in. 'They removed all of his skin, so he has no skin.' Cordale has undergone at least four surgeries, is wrapped in bandages from head to toe, and is expected to be in the hospital for at least six months. The children have also been hospitalized and sedated, but are 'relatively okay,' Alqawi said. The children's mother was at work at the time of the incident on June 23. Alqawi said she is proud of her brother for running back inside to save the children. 'He's a hero, and everybody's recognizing him as a hero,' she said. 'That's just how I want people to recognize my brother as who he is. He's a fighter. He's a hero.' His sister said she learned about the fire and her brother's injuries through social media. Someone had filmed her brother walking around after saving the children - he resembled a 'zombie.' 'He looked like that,' she told the news outlet. 'That's what he looked like.' In video obtained by 19 News, another woman is seen throwing a small child from a second-story window to bystanders below. A few moments later, the same bystanders flagged down firefighters with a ladder to help the woman. According to Cleveland Fire Lt Mike Norman the fire damaged 44 units, has left roughly 100 people displaced and caused roughly $3.5million of damage. At statement from the City of Cleveland read: 'A fire broke out in the Garden Valley neighborhood, resulting in significant damage to several homes. 'The firefighters and first responders worked tirelessly to contain the fire and acted quickly to protect residents and preserve property. 'We extend our heartfelt concern to those affected by this incident, especially to the individuals who sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. 'The city is actively supporting the situation and is in coordination with local partners to ensure that those impacted receive the necessary support and resources during this challenging time. 'The American Red Cross also established the Zelma George Recreation Center as a temporary shelter for residents displaced by the fire. 'The city will continue to coordinate efforts with local organizations to assist those impacted by this tragedy as needed.' Cordale's family set up the GoFundMe account to help pay for his medical expenses and aftercare. It has so far raised more than $40,000. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Hero dad left with no SKIN: Horror photo reveals scars of man who ran into burning building to save his step kids
A Cleveland stepfather was left with life-threatening injuries after he saved his girlfriend's two children from a burning building. Cordale Sheffield, 30, was home with his two stepchildren, 10 and 11, in Rainbow Terrace Apartments when an explosion occurred, throwing him from the building. When he got up, he noticed the two children, who were not identified, were still inside the apartment. He urged the children to jump from the window, but only the boy did. The little girl was 'too scared' to so Sheffield ran back inside to grab her, a GoFundMe revealed. 'He had to go back through the building to go get her, and that's when he got mostly burned. He went back in the fire to save her, but he was already burnt up. I think that's when his hair caught on fire, when he went back in,' Cordale's sister, Cierra Alqawi, told News 5 Cleveland. The heroic act burned 92 percent of Sheffield's body. 'They removed all of his skin, so he has no skin,' his sister said. Cordale has undergone at least four surgeries, is wrapped in bandages from head to toe, and is expected to be in the hospital for at least six months. The children have also been hospitalized and sedated, but are 'relatively okay,' Alqawi said. The children's mother was at work at the time of the incident on June 23. Alqawi said she is proud of her brother for running back inside to save the children. 'He's a hero, and everybody's recognizing him as a hero,' she said. 'That's just how I want people to recognize my brother as who he is. He's a fighter. He's a hero.' His sister said she learned about the fire and her brother's injuries through social media. Someone had filmed her brother walking around after saving the children. She said he resembled a 'zombie'. 'He looked like that. That's what he looked like,' she told the outlet. In video obtained by 19 News, another woman is seen throwing a small child from a second-story window to bystanders below. A few moments later, the same bystanders flagged down firefighters with a ladder to help the woman. According to Cleveland Fire Lt. Mike Norman the fire damaged 44 units, has left roughly 100 people displaced and caused approximately $3.5million of damage. At statement from the City of Cleveland on the day of the fire said: 'A fire broke out in the Garden Valley neighborhood, resulting in significant damage to several homes. 'The firefighters and first responders worked tirelessly to contain the fire and acted quickly to protect residents and preserve property. 'We extend our heartfelt concern to those affected by this incident, especially to the individuals who sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. 'The city is actively supporting the situation and is in coordination with local partners to ensure that those impacted receive the necessary support and resources during this challenging time. 'The American Red Cross also established the Zelma George Recreation Center as a temporary shelter for residents displaced by the fire. 'The city will continue to coordinate efforts with local organizations to assist those impacted by this tragedy as needed.' Cordale's family set up the GoFundMe to help pay for his medical expenses and aftercare. It has so far raised more than $40,000. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
