Home health aides save elderly woman from burning house

Two home health aides pulled an elderly woman out of a burning home in Old Brookville.

News 12 Staff

Jul 22, 2019, 11:11 PM

Updated 1,731 days ago

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Two home health aides pulled an elderly woman out of a burning home in Old Brookville.
It happened around 12 p.m. Monday on Oak Lane.
Firefighters from 10 departments rushed to the scene.
The elderly resident and a firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Authorities believe the flames were caused by an electrical problem.


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