Robert Smith was unconscious when Syracuse firefighters carried him from his burning 13th-story apartment in the Royce Residence on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. But after spending days in critical condition, Smith was released from the hospital. Five days after the fire, Smith met the Syracuse firefighters who helped save his life. “These guys are nothing less than heroes,” he said.
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