Deputy rescues woman trapped inside burning home
Updated Dec 31, 2020;
Posted Dec 31, 2020
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NEW BUFFALO, MI A 72-year-old homeowner was pulled to safety after being trapped inside her burning home, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reports.
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 31, the homeowner called to report a structure fire at her residence in the 1400 block of W. Water St, in New Buffalo City. The woman was trapped in the residence, and was unable to get out, according to a news release from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Michael Pellerito arrived as flames engulfed the back corner of the residence. Deputy Pellerito initially forced entry into the front of the residence, but he was forced back by heavy smoke, the news release states.
Woman, 72, trapped in Berrien County house fire
By: FOX 17
and last updated 2020-12-31 15:21:39-05
NEW BUFFALO CITY, Mich. â Authorities responded to a structure fire in New Buffalo City early Thursday morning.
The fire broke out at a residential building on Water Street, according to the Berrien County Sheriffâs Office.
Weâre told the caller, a 72-year-old woman, was trapped in her home and was unable to escape on her own.
Police say they arrived on the scene to find the back of the house engulfed in flames, adding that forced entry was impossible due to heavy smoke.
Deputy Michael Pellerito located the homeowner with the help of county dispatchers and pulled her to safety from a bedroom window, authorities say.
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BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. – The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office has received donations to buy a new drone with infrared technology, a feature that could help officers find suspects or missing persons easier from the air.
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Because of Robinson and Disterheft’s actions, it was discovered that no individuals were inside the vehicle. Share this article:
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