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Passerby helps elderly Warren woman escape house fire
A Leavittsburg man who was driving by the fire saw black smoke pouring from the home.
Friday, July 2nd 2021, 8:50 PM EDT
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WARREN, Ohio - An elderly woman was rescued from a fire at her home by a man passing by.
The fire happened around 6:58 p.m. at a home on the 2500 block of Risher Road SW in Warren.
A Leavittsburg man who was driving by the fire saw black smoke pouring from the home.
He then noticed the door open and an elderly woman attempting to get out of the home in her wheelchair, causing him to stop and help get her to safety.
Fire officials say the woman was on oxygen and smoking, which could have led to the fire.
Crews were able to put out the fire shortly after arriving.