This is the dramatic moment when a hero police officer risked his own life by running into a burning building to rescue families inside. PC Spencer Lunn put his life on the line to safely evacuate residents as flames tore through the property. The 26-year-old happened to be driving down Bristol Road, in Selly Oak, Birmingham, when he saw the fire bursting through the roof of flats above some shops. He immediately got out of his vehicle and ran into the building, banging on doors to ensure everyone got out safely. Once he spotted the fire, the officer immediately got out of his vehicle and ran into the building