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Title: FreeNews Newtown Police risk their lives to save woman from house fire
Post by: australiasevereweather on 21 July 2009, 12:00:10 AM
Newtown Police risk their lives to save woman from house fire
         


READ MORE TO VIEW GALLERYSix police have been treated in hospital after putting their lives on the line to rescue a woman from a burning house.Police attended a residence in Susan St, Newtown shortly after 11.00pm. On arrival they found a terrace style home totally involved in flames.Frantic efforts were made to gain access to the woman inside. Police smashed down the front door and a Sergeant located a nearby ladder and forced entry to the upper floor. Fighting back the flames and thick smoke the officers managed to locate the woman and drag her to safety.
         

http://www.freenews.com.au/index.php/cbd-metro/120-newtown-police-risk-their-lives-to-save-woman-from-house-fire