Homer man saves elderly woman from house fire

HOMER, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Homer Fire Department was sent to a fire at a home at the Westside Trailer Park just before 6 p.m. on Feb. 15.

As flames and smoke were spreading through the home, a driver stopped and helped a person who was still inside. It was an elderly woman who was not able to exit on her own.

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Homer Police Patrol Officer Foody and Homer Fire Chief Jay Riley were the first units to arrive. At the scene, a firefighter who was living in the neighborhood responded to the home and was able to report that an appliance was on fire.

The Homer Fire Department says the fire was under control after 15 minutes.

The Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents.

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