A Weslaco mom said her 7-year-old son alerted her of an early Sunday morning fire at their home.

The family said their home on Paisano Lane did not have smoke detectors, and they’re now encouraging others to install them.

Naomi Hernandez said she and her family are counting their blessings after making it out of the fire alive.

“Overall well-being triumphs anything,” Hernandez said.

Hernandez recalled that she and her husband woke up to smoke creeping through their home.

“Just opening my eyes I couldn't see anything,” Hernandez said. “I couldn't see the ceiling, it looked like yellow smoke."

Hernandez said she credits her son’s laugh for waking them up, but escaping was a challenge.

Hernandez said she added extra locks on their doors because their son has special needs and may try t

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