On July 4, 2025, Fousseynou Cissé, a 39-year-old man living in Paris' 18th arrondissement, risked his life to rescue six people, including four children and two infants, from a fire in a sixth-floor apartment. Cissé balanced on a narrow ledge outside the smoke-filled apartment, helping the family members pass from window to window to safety. None of the victims suffered serious injuries, although some were treated for smoke inhalation. Cissé described his actions as automatic and driven by instinct, stating, "I didn’t hesitate" and "It was the heart telling me I had to go." His heroic act has been widely recognized, earning praise from French President Emmanuel Macron. Cissé is set to be decorated for his courage and devotion by the Paris police prefect Laurent Nuñez on July 13, 2025. The rescue has been widely covered internationally, with videos circulating showing Cissé's daring efforts to save the family from the flames.