A 10-year-old girl from Oakley, California,is being celebrated as a hero after her quick thinking saved her entire family from a devastating house fire that destroyed their home early Tuesday morning.

The $30 million home reduced to ashes

The fire destroyed the family's home,which was valued at over $30 million,but the family credits their daughter's heroism for their safe escape.

The family of seven, including four adults and three children, escaped safely, but the fire killed the family's dogs and a cat.

Elizabeth Lizzy Morgan: the unsung hero

Elizabeth Lizzy Morgan woke up when the power went out around 3 a.m., looked outside, and saw flames engulfing the porch.

She immediately started screaming, alerting her 11-year-old brother Lucas, who joined her in running through the house to wake their parents and other relatives.

The importance of working smoke alarms and fire escape plans

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Chief Jeff Burris emphasized the importance of having working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan, as this incident could have been far worse without Lizzy's alertness.

The community has ralllied around the family, offering support and donations, and the family is staying with relatives while they rebuild their lives,deeply thankful for the courage of their young daughter and son.

A suspicious backyard fire two weeks prior

The fire comes after a suspicious backyard fire two weeks ago, which remains unexplained, and the family is still reeling from the loss of their pets and personal belongings.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing, but no suspicions of arson have been confirmed.

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The family's insurance company has been notified, and the investigation is ongoing, but the family is focusing on rebuilding their lives and finding closure.