The quick-thinking response of the friends meant a couple, who were asleep at the time, could escape from the blaze on Edwards Street
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Three friends have been hailed heroes after they discovered flames engulfing a property and raised the alarm.
The quick-thinking response of Stockon lad Jason Groves and his two friends Innocent Muusha and Prince Maziboko, meant a couple, who were asleep at the time, could escape from the blaze on Edwards Street, Stockton, which happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“We were just walking to the 24-hour shop from my house on Bowesfield Lane, when I noticed flames roaring up the side of the house,” said 22-year-old Jason.
“We were quite far away from the house at this point, so we all started running towards it, and I quickly dialled 999.
“I’ve never seen a fire spread so quickly. I could see flames bellowing out of the air vent so we just started banging on the front door and windows.
“Thinking about it now it is all a blur, it all happened really quickly. After about five minutes the couple came to the window and realised there was a fire. It was a relief to see them get out safely. I dread to think what would have happened if they hadn’t heard us.”
A wheelie bin outside the property had been set on fire, which was spreading up the side of the house.
Door supervisor Jason, who recently completed a health and safety course, asked the couple to stand across the street until the emergency services arrived.
“I was worried in case there was any gas pipes in the wall, so I asked everyone to move away,” Jason said.
Since the incident, hundreds of Facebook members have praised the trio for their bravery.
“I wouldn’t exactly call us heroes, but it’s nice to be recognised for doing something to help others,” Jason added. “I think we all just acted on instinct to be honest, and we did what I hope anyone else would do in that situation.”
Two fire engines from Stockton fire station and one from Thornaby attended the scene and the fire was out within 15 minutes.
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