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Title: FreeNews Elderly man rescued by Neighbours in Bellevue Hill fire
Post by: Guest on 04 August 2010, 07:00:09 PM
Elderly man rescued by Neighbours in Bellevue Hill fire
         


READ MORE TO VIEW GALLERYFire has destroyed one third of a home in Bellevue Hill overnight. At 10:05pm neighbours noticed smoke coming from a home in Balfour Rd, they contacted emergency services and rushed to assist the resident inside.Fire crews on scene confirmed that the smoke alarms were operating, however the elderly resident asleep inside did not hear them.The 80 year old male was woken by the good willed neighbours and rescued to a nearby property. Fire crews called for additional assistance to control the blaze.
         

http://www.freenews.com.au/eastern-suburbs/148-elderly-man-rescued-by-neighbours-in-bellevue-hill-fire