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A house fire erupted late June 25th in Wigston, sparked by an electrical fault in the utility room—just as homeowner Phyllis Day, asleep without her hearing aids, was unaware of the danger. Neighbors spotted the blaze at 11:30 PM and raced to help, while her daughter Suzanne Wright, five miles away, was alerted by a doorbell camera and initially mistook rescuers for intruders. Guided by Suzanne, neighbors stormed the house—two brave souls, Pav Sarpal and Stephan Smart, entered the smoke-choked interior, woke Phyllis, and led her to safety. Fire investigators are still probing the cause, but the electrical origin is likely. Phyllis, a beloved grandmother to ten and great-grandmother to three, is now staying with her daughter as her home is rebuilt—deeply grateful for the neighbors’ lifesaving heroics. Yet, fire officials caution: never enter a burning building—smoke can disorient and endanger lives; always call professionals.

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