Man burned trying to rescue son

There was a structure fire last night in Verona. A house on Barger Street was fully involved according to the first station four fire fighters on the scene. Oakmont's fire department was called for assistance and I watched out my bedroom window as their huge aerial ladder truck came across Fifth Street in route to the fire. That truck is impressive in the day but it is an unbelievable site when lit up at night.

Tragically, according to the morning news, one of the residents of the house went back inside to try to rescue his step son who had already managed to get out of the house. He suffered third degree burns over fifty percent of his body in the attempt and was transported to the hospital by Lower Valley Ambulance service. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

God bless the brave men and women who answer the call in the middle of the night when the pager go off and the fire whistle blows please keep them in your prayers also.