Driver stops to save elderly woman from house fire in Homer

by: Clare Normoyle

As smoke and flames were spreading through the home, a person driving by saw, and called 911. He got out of his car and went inside, where he found an elderly woman who was not able to exit on her own, and helped her to safety.

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.

Homer Police Chief Robert Pittman told NewsChannel 9 that Cortlandville Firefighter Kevin Whitney entered the home and saved the resident’s cat.

The Homer Fire Department says the fire was under control after 15 minutes. The woman was not injured.

The Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents.

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Driver stops to save elderly woman from house fire in Homer