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Doorbell camera helps neighbours pull woman from fire

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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