An elderly man was rescued from his home moments before it burnt flat this afternoon at Bishop Land, Two Mile Hill, St Michael.
Neighbour “Andy” was on his way to take lunch to the man when he spotted the blaze and sprang into action pulling the man to safety before fire-fighters arrived.
Both he and the man sustained injuries and were taken away by an ambulance for medical treatment.
The Barbados Fire Service received the call at 12:14 p.m. and responded with one water tender. A second tender from Worthing was in the area and also went to the scene. Overall, there were 12 fire officers, who limited the blaze to the lone building.
Springer Memorial School closed early today as a result of the smoke from the house fire.(AC)
