Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Neighbor Saves Family From Fire

ELK GROVE, Calif. -- Cosumnes River firefighters are crediting an Elk Grove neighbor who spotted a house fire on his way to work and helped the family get out safely.

The fire broke out on AmyJan Court in Elk Grove at 4 a.m. on Monday.

Fire officials said a man driving by called 911, woke up the family inside, and grabbed a water hose to try to put out the flames shooting out from the exterior of the home.

When firefighters arrived they were able to knock down the flames and prevented it from spreading inside.

A family of three people and two dogs were shaken but not hurt.

Jennifer Stanley said she and her parents are grateful to the neighbor who woke them up.

Source: KCRA.com

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