Jimmy Kimmel Surprises Hero Who Saved Man From Burning Building

Recently in Fresno, California an unidentified man wearing a Dodgers baseball cap was captured on video rescuing a stranger from a house fire. His name turned out to be Tom Artiaga. Jimmy invited him on the show to reward his good deeds with the help of legendary Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda.
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Jimmy Kimmel Surprises Hero Who Saved Man From Burning Building
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[@DarkDevil280487]

boy, you need really big balls to run into a burning building and save a person you don't even know

[@MH-yj4qq]

King Louie you should watch the whole video. He strolls in cool as fk

[@joshgillespie4490]

While I agree with you and I'm not saying what this man did wasnt incredible... firefighters do that everyday unrecognized

[@endthefedproblemsolved6138]

@@joshgillespie4490 firefighters get paid to risk their lives.

[@joshgillespie4490]

@@endthefedproblemsolved6138 ...and? It's still heroic with no recognition

[@SonidoImperial]

Josh Gillespie yea but firefighters signed up for that. This guy clearly didn’t, I can imagine how you will recognize if he saved one of your family members or wait never mind wait for the firefighters instead so they can maybe get recognized

[@smiless0999]

Look at his son’s face. He’s so so proud of his dad!

[@FerTheAwesome]

I love how pure kindness can break a man into tears.

[@Blazen747]

Hero 🦸‍♂️

[@bennypit4411]

All the free stuff helps too.

[@em1civic970]

I'm proud to personally know this man. he's my best friends dad and I hang out with the offten he's an awesome man

[@cameronclark3927]

Not a lot of people would do that. Got a lot of respect for this guy

[@georgeabraham6808]

+em1civic A Mexican that drives a ricer civic. What else is new.

[@harishraman6431]

+Raven Stammer lol what do you drive?

[@georgeabraham6808]

Harish Raman M6

[@harishraman6431]

Raven Stammer have u put any work into it

[@ellaheartsbella]

Did anyone else tear up during this video ! Amazing things that people do (:

[@tech_knowledgy]

Nuh I didn't but coincidently I was cutting onions at the same time, darn onions.

[@JesseAroundtheworld4k]

🤗💯👌

[@DODGERS-br8tf]

Yes I did omg when tommy came out even more I’m a huge dodger fan I would of died of happiness lol awesome

[@joeishere500]

Yep, i did too

[@knowledgeispowermediaprodu7094]

👋

[@sharky1304]

Sometimes, it pays off to be selfless and a good human being!

[@smokejc]

Yeah, just sometimes.

[@okimas]

smokejc No, it's all the time.

[@chadsem]

Ganjaseed 9/10 times the media is reporting it's bad shit. I give them tons of cred for finally reporting something worthwhile.

[@creeperking914]

He is a hero and ITS a all TIME HERO OKim want to throw a first pitch also!!!

[@edu-kt]

It always pays off, even when no one know that it was you who did the good deed, you'll feel the joy that comes with any good action you do, from give up your site to an elder person, to save someone's life, trust me, it is it's own reward.

[@mikevalbuena635]

"You don't have to be a badass to be a superhero, you just have to be brave."

[@ajayayyar2074]

hahaha no he is a badass too...

[@JimmyKimmelLive]

Thank you Tommy Lasorda, the Los Angeles Dodgers & Disneyland for helping Jimmy honor the hero who saved a man from a burning building.

[@jdfragman]

Well done Jimmy the guy is a hero .

[@AdrianC]

Respect!!

[@cesarjimenez1707]

A true hero!!

[@katrinagutierrez6995]

That was fantastic!

[@josemendoza2824]

That was awesome!!

[@alexthelegoguy4504]

1:41 🤣 “ohhhh, ohhhh yea, I knew it” Has me in tears! But thank you sir for your bravery! We need more individuals like you! Not all hero’s wear capes. But rather baseball caps!

[@maxdalton1972]

Everything that defines a hero in one man. Humble too.

[@MagicianFlip69]

I love how the old man was still holding on to him. Even when the hero placed him down. That’s trust right there 0:42

[@josemezatorrez]

This is what real heroes look like, a little chubby truck drive and he has no cape or six pack abdominals like the Hollywood make believes.

[@edu-kt]

You said it like it is.

[@MavicityHerself]

Jose Luis Meza Torres This would make a great superhero movie.

[@ImTheCookieMonster95]

totes

[@TheMotz55]

You are right Jose. That's the kind of guy who pulls off stuff like that.

[@bobwehadababyitzaboy5872]

Heros come in all shapes and sizes

[@MattMonk]

The guy's a true hero, did something stunningly brave and went about his day before the TV cameras showed up. Uncommon valor right there.

[@DeeBoss84]

The media needs to report more positive things like this more often! It's make me feel like there's still hope in humanity! This was really touching, I'm glad he got rewarded for his good deeds.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

I know I can't even watch the news anymore.

[@csmith563]

Years ago, In LA county, there was a high speed chase, B4 it became 'popular', On the 101 that runs along Ventura Blvd. Bad guy was speeding on the shoulder, TRAFFIC at a near halt. Half Dozen Cops behind him. A work truck in the Far R, waiting to exit, pulled over, stopped bad guy in his tracks. He was gone by the time the cops got the bad guy in cuffs, Never came forward. One cop said he thought he saw Plumbing gear in the back of Good guy's truck. Whenever I find a situation where I can help someone, I think about that guy.

[@ihavenolifebutilikeboobsth6035]

That guy is probably thinking, "Oh shit, I'm not THAT into baseball. I was just wearing the hat because it was comfortable."

[@wendy95019]

i was thinking that too!😂

[@H76Pro]

IHaveNoLife ILikeBoobsThough LOL the thought crossed my mind.

[@c_townmtg]

IHaveNoLife ILikeBoobsThough nah bro, one doesn't just wear a Dodgers hat. It's there for a reason.

[@eileen4673]

When he received that he was crying...

[@assassin51000]

Nah he's mexican and he lives in LA, he LOVES baseball

[@kiykim277]

Who cares if he had a mic on. Should youtube the whole video. He just walks in like a boss with no hesitation and after the saved that guy he just left the scene. He didn't want any attention. True man and hero show tears.

[@001100AAAEA]

What are you talking about? Who had the mic on?

[@markcox1028]

It's not about caring if he has a mic on, it's that Jimmy made a point of saying he didn't know he'd be on camera. The guy deserves all the recognition he can get but it was a set up. When you take the realism out of moments like that, you cheapen them. He could have said he was a reluctant hero but he'd agreed to be on the show but he went with a lie instead.

[@lostinthewoods7692]

I think in those cases the guests are told they won’t be on camera, and then on the commercial break before he gets called up, someone from the crew walks over to him and clips it onto his shirt. Not sure if that’s a fact, and I’ve never actually seen it done for the Kimmel show, but I know it’s happened on other talk shows. Either way, huge props to that guy.

[@dinaf.k5372]

He is so adorable. I like these types of people. I honor him.

[@Josh-bw9uq]

How did he run from the house that quick with those massive balls dragging him down

[@Manangdi22]

These are the kind of people who deserve 15 minutes of fame and beyond! Well done, Mr Artiaga!

[@KKJ_author]

Not sure how anyone could dislike this story, but to each their own I guess. We need more people like Mr. Artiaga in this world.

[@nemoalvaradoTV]

"There goes my hero, watch him as he goes"

[@mrbigw100]

Just found this guy’s heroic actions what’s a great thing to do for him

[@aliciabrown1466]

Omg that literally made me burst into tears watching him run out with that man over his shoulder! I love this.

[@Hapa98]

Got to him before ellen did

[@CARLOSmendoza-pk6rs]

+Erin ellen probably woulda gave that man 100,000$ tho lmaoo

[@mikophilo348]

CARLOS mendoza What country puts the dollar sign ($) to the right of the number??

[@jamesconroy2645]

Ellen would give him like 25k

[@taylaa5261]

+Miko Philo whoa wait... you have to put it on the left side? XD in Germany we put € $ ¥ and so on on the right side... okay I learned something new today XD

[@brandonalcantar1667]

Taylaa Yeah..😂In US we do $3.00 for example

[@RROD1978]

God bless him . Thats scary to run in a fire like that . We have our instincts and his was to run in the fire and pull that poor guy out. Im sure he was thinking to just help and get out quick . God bless you. You are a hero in my eyes but an Angel of God.

[@JesseAroundtheworld4k]

🇲🇽🤗💯👌

[@JacquiPenar]

Tom is awesome!

[@okkcomputer]

which one?

[@JacquiPenar]

Tom Cruise

[@okkcomputer]

oh, of course

[@xCaNu414x]

Awesome to see the good being rewarded for their altruism. Damn near shed a tear when I saw his.

[@ginafields5021]

He will go down in history for the way he saved that guy. I'll never forget about it and I'm proud of Thomas for being the best that he can be in any situation. Thank God for this guy.

[@ScottGammans]

Was having a so-so evening and ran into this while cruising KZbin. My evening is not so so-so anymore... this made my day!

[@discoonelove]

2021 still an amazing story, R.I.P TOMMY

[@dominichewitt5372]

That's amazing what a guy

[@tictacufo3326]

Wow! This is awesome, this actually made me cry lol

[@CathyC454]

MORE MMA Me too! Mr. Artiaga was crying as well. These are the sort of good-news stories I wish we saw more often.

[@miryamishot]

How amazing! I'm so glad he was finally acknowledged. What an amazing person.

[@amritajanak7009]

Jimmy💗💗💗Thank u for rewarding the hero with so much joy💗💗💗

[@marcoosiris5051]

Talk about a role model for his kid.

[@patrickvargas9349]

what a gift tears he was in just amazing

[@TheDopedup]

Tom seems very genuine. You're a good man! Whoever disliked this should be ashamed.

[@cheemcheem3731]

What a humble hero. :)

[@hihopes2004]

That was awesome. God bless that man and his family. That was very nice of jimmy to do that for him.

[@saadalghanmi5725]

one of the best videos ever!!! ^__^ all the love from Saudi Arabia to the HERO and Jimmy and Tommy

[@candyman329]

Right off the bat you can tell he is a very humble man, good job sir

[@stevenfleming5633]

Love this. Almost 5 yrs later. Bless that man.

[@paulod27]

What a great thing to do for a real hero. Class!

[@beautiflywings]

I love when Jimmy does things like this. With so much anger going on in the world, I love that he promotes the good.

[@Not_Vladimir_Putin]

Wow, ... can't remember the last time a youTube video made me optimistic for humanity.

[@kopec82]

That Was amazing!! I cry!! Happy tears

[@benjig2424]

great guy, great that he took action!

[@disappearingoffgridfreshst5339]

All good deeds go rewarded in one way or another, God bless him and his family for saving that mans life.

[@mjpilot4439]

aww, he was crying with happy tears

[@gloriaperez2080]

No good deed goes unnoticed... Your the best Tom, Jimmy Kimmel for acknowledging a hero, Tom Lasorda, and for the dodgers for asking him to throw the first pitch!!! God Bless you all. ;-)

[@YungDrewski]

I just balled my eyes out😭

[@stevenlopez9654]

This made me happy hahahahaha good to see that at least once and while good men get rewarded

[@alfredomoreno8717]

if we had more people like this hero this world would be a better place to live........

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Bless that man a zillion times over!

[@ngatibroffessor1840]

WOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! THEY MUST BE SO PROUD OF DAD!

[@pinkiibubbles6315]

This was so sweet, I'm crying lol 💖

[@mest5621]

This made me tear up lol. Jimmy should do this more often

[@kkbing777]

Jimmy Kimmel has the biggest heart and greatest sense of humor of any other talk a how host out there. This truly touched my heart and made me cry. Tommy Lasorda did an amazing job at rewarding Tom Artiaga for the hero that he is!!

[@56DJACE]

Exceptional representation of humility, selflessness and heroism. Icing on the cake is being a Fresnan! Way to go Mr. Tom Artiaga!

[@Lizabeth90]

You know this guy didn't do it for the recognition he probably didn't even know he was being filmed. This dude could have just waited for the fire department but he didn't. Yes a little crazy and not safe but he did it. Good job on his part and all those other people who helped as well

[@lyv8627]

I love that Jimmy always has such great moments with seemingly ordinary people with extraordinary ❤️'s

[@stevedrums1675]

that's a sweet, humble man. Happy he was recognized.

[@crying7210]

This guy is a true hero. God bless him and his family.

[@aaronbell5994]

I thought that was Guillermo!!!

[@nicoleszelag8858]

Aaron Bell me too. I thought it was going to be a funny skit at first 🤣

[@anthonymartinez6639]

@@LMBee00 lol

[@DM-ji9lr]

@@LMBee00 She is, hence why your mom hooked up with Guillermo and got played like a ranchera. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@cringethamizha4547]

Metoo bro

[@Faramallera]

This is amazing... well done, Jimmy

[@ryanfigas3628]

That is just pure awesomeness....god I wish there were more people in this world like this.....

[@chemaflores7412]

This guy is a true hero .. risk his life to save one . . RESPECT ....

[@JuliusFawcett]

Beautiful, real tears here

[@christopherbicknell8849]

Cannot wait to see him throw the first pitch

[@radhikavij5921]

See.... good things happen to those who help others!

[@marcop.3195]

Fantastic presentation to an unsung hero! Fresno is so proud of him. Tom even made it clear on local TV that there were some other heroes who also attempted with moving the victim while inside the burning home. Thanks Jimmy Kimmel, Tommy Lasorda, the LA Dodgers Organization, and Disneyland.

[@MrInes89]

God bless him !!!!!!!!

[@RaulHernandez-qe2kv]

Jimmy just earned my subscription 👍

[@gonzarodgz6402]

This guy is a hero & only if we had more people like this man this world would be more peaceful ❤️

[@marvinj71]

Good thing we have videos like these to remind ourselves there are still good ppl out there fighting the ultimate battle

[@huntermichael5086]

"AND YOU HAVE A GREAT FIRST NAME"😂😂😂

[@kingdricklamar3704]

This is what makes us humanbeings, no matter race, religion, when one is in trouble, we help each other.

[@slamminsammy941]

This guy really loves baseball u can tell when he gets that first pitch at the dodgers game , cool stuff

[@markmckinney9821]

He deserves all of it and more. True hero!!!

[@pottsy806]

I see Jimmy took a note out of ellens book... great hero!!

[@lashaisobers8922]

Remember the 'Nice' battle they had together.. LOL

[@komalthecoolk]

She didn't invent appreciating good deeds on TV. Everyone should do it!

[@lashaisobers8922]

But she is the queen of it.

[@JD-Media]

LJ Sobers Jimmys nicer, and I laugh your scarf.

[@lashaisobers8922]

No he ain't

[@PiscotheMan]

Very good!

[@anujbelsare1634]

You never realize how one good act can change your life. A perfect example for everyone to do the right thing.

[@MagicianFlip69]

I love how Tom just hugs the man 3:38 this man is pure heart

[@BaldBearded101]

"Thank God!" No, fucking thank the GUY WHO IS CARRYING HIM!

[@Eray-fy5bz]

Hell yea

[@ahmedobaid40]

i thank this man in behalf of all the arabs

[@claytron3000]

Seeing Thomas tear up made ME tear up...congratulations to a hero in disguise.

[@hibatunnurakib9077]

We need guys like this more in this world. He is a real hero

[@Randyy1]

"I was doing a side chi... job."

[@Fattcheeked]

hahahahaha

[@taylortrash]

Randyy1 lolol

[@apa709]

yeah side job like burning a building

[@silivandalco.1896]

Caught that

[@LucasPenido]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@superninmajic7215]

I love tommy

[@roach182008]

Thats awesome i live in Fresno great to see a local hero rewarded for his random act of heroism.

[@dennismarvin9143]

That was sweet.. A humble man.. had tears in his eyes... I know his family is proud of him... He was richly rewarded.. as well he should...

[@Transc3nder]

We shouldn't do good things expecting a reward, but I think it's awesome that Tommy Lasorda was rewarded so publicly for his act of bravery. Would like to see more real heroes on the TV as opposed to the 'celebs' we seem to hold in such high esteem.

[@abuj1729]

If he was on Ellen he would have got a new car and a free vacation

[@BrittanyProdan]

Abu Jaffar to a Dodgers fan this gift is better than a car or a vacation

[@julianrivas1224]

He did get a free vacation. Jimmy handed him an envelope with tickets to Disneyland including accommodations.

[@on2wheels378]

Ellen doesn't like real men...

[@on2wheels378]

@Julian Rivas, for his whole family, including his grands. That's about $5 to 6k!

[@benparker384]

he got to pitch at a baseball game and a free vacation. id take that over a car

[@posthumanismkarma6120]

Aww, he's such a great guy!!

[@tiddliewinkse2952]

"Thank God!" .. thank him

[@jquintero1192]

I thought that older Dodgers representative came out with a Muffler.

[@robbielibby4112]

Hsha me too

[@rishikesh108]

HahahahahahahahaHHHhahaHHh that awkward hand shake at 4:29

[@posthumanismkarma6120]

I think he wanted to, but he was holding the proclamation so he wasn't able to

[@careluisillo]

and he did not want to be found. what a legend bro!

[@yeskay7]

Well done sir! You just completed an optional but important side mission in real life!

[@SLproductions1000]

They could of gave him season tickets too or something.

[@SLproductions1000]

Mutombo nope