103-year-old woman rescued in house fire
Published: June 18, 2007
A 103-year-old woman was rescued from her bed during an early morning fire yesterday in Vandergrift that damaged three houses and displaced three families.
Winifred Aker was carried out of her home by Vandergrift police Officer Anthony DePanicis after he arrived at the scene, said Vandergrift No. 1 Fire Chief Tom Schaeffer.
“I saw him coming out the door with her in his arms. It was quite a sight,” Chief Schaeffer said.
Neither Ms. Aker, who now is staying with relatives, nor anyone else was injured in the fire, reported at 3:11 a.m. at the corner of Hamilton and Franklin streets.
Chief Schaeffer said the three houses were “pretty much a total loss.” He said two other houses suffered cosmetic damage.
The cause has not been determined.
The state police fire marshal is investigating.
About 14 fire companies from Vandergrift and surrounding communities responded to the blaze.
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