Athens firefighters enter burning home through window to save a grandmother

by Holly Hollman
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ATHENS-Athens firefighters rescued a grandmother from a house fire Tuesday night, April 23, by entering through a bedroom window and pulling her out the same window.

 

Athens Fire and Rescue Chief Bryan Thornton said firefighters made the rescue while flames engulfed the home.

 

“Parts of their helmets are melted, but they were able to get into her bedroom and get her out,” Thornton said. “She received medical attention on site and was transported to Vanderbilt.”

 

According to Athens Fire and Rescue reports, a daughter, two teenage sons, a four-year-old niece and friend made it out safely.

 

Firefighters and Athens Police responded to the structure fire call at 10:25 p.m. at 600 Acorn Hill Circle. Thornton said the department was back on the scene this morning to continue its investigation as to the cause of the fire.

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