November 22, 2012

Newspaper carrier helps family escape fire

Four people in Columbia flee their home after he alerts them.

The Associated Press

COLUMBIA — Fire officials say a newspaper carrier called 911 and awakened a family after seeing that their home was on fire during his morning route.

No one was injured in the fire early Thursday at a trailer in Columbia – the four people inside made it out in time.

The Bangor Daily News reports its carrier called 911 at about 5:30 a.m.

Fire officials believe the fire appears to have started near a wood stove.

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