HALLOWELL, Maine (WMTW) — A good Samaritan helped an officer save two residents after a fire broke out at a Hallowell home on Tuesday.
At 10 p.m., emergency responders received reports of two people trapped on the roof of the Franklin Street home.
Officials say a Hallowell Police Department officer was able to get to the fire in less than a minute, joined by a good Samaritan who ran to help.
Authorities do not know the identity of the person who helped, but say they grabbed a ladder and were able to help get the residents to safety.
No one was injured.
If you know the person who helped first responders, you’re asked to send a message to the Hallowell Police Department Facebook page.
An investigation into what caused the fire is ongoing.
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