Doorbell camera helps neighbours pull woman from fire
Summary
Neighbours in Wigston, Leicestershire, rescued an 87-year-old woman with Alzheimer's from a house fire after seeing the fire on her doorbell camera. The fire was accidental, and the fire service arrived quickly, but the neighbours’ quick actions saved the woman’s life.Key Facts
- The fire started at 11:30 pm in Phyllis Day’s house in Wigston, Leicestershire.
- Phyllis Day, 87, was asleep and unaware of the fire due to Alzheimer's and not wearing her hearing aids.
- Suzanne Wright, her daughter, saw the fire through the doorbell camera and guided neighbours via the camera’s intercom to get inside.
- Neighbours Pav Sarpal and Stephan Smart entered the burning house, located Day, and helped her escape.
- The fire caused heavy smoke and flames, making rescue efforts very dangerous.
- Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was accidental and reminded people not to enter burning buildings due to risks.
- The rescue brought neighbours closer, and Wright praised them for saving her mother’s life.
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