8/22/13 - Authorities are crediting a newspaper delivery woman with saving the life of a Genoa Township man after discovering a fire at his home early this morning. Brighton Fire Chief Mike OâBrian tells WHMI that the woman came across the fire about 4:45am at a home in the 3500 block of Pineridge Lane. She ran to the rear of the home and pounded on the doors and windows until the home's lone occupant was awakened and fled the structure. OâBrian said the woman was very much a hero for waking the man up as the homeâs internal smoke detectors didnât go off until the smoke had actually reached the interior. Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control within about ten minutes. OâBrian estimated the damage at about $30,000. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental in nature and related to outdoor electrical appliances. Photo courtesy of Brighton Area Fire Authority. (JK)
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