A pensioner admitted that he never set eyes on his 'reclusive' next door neighbour before pulling him clear of his burning home.
Howard Evans, of Spinney field, Moorgate, dragged semi-conscious Adrian Edwards out of the front door of his semi-detached home as a fire raged in the kitchen, just yards away. But he admitted that it was the first time he ever set eyes on his neighbour for over a year, adding "He barely leaves the house. He's something of a recluse."
Howard dashed to Mr Edwards' aid when he heard a loud bang shortly after 9pm last Thursday. He said: "It must have been the ceiling caving in. I came as fast as I could and found the front door ajar. He was laid on the floor just inside, semi-conscious. I got him clear of the house, dialled 999 and wrapped him in jumpers and blankets to keep him warm. The fire brigade didn't take long to arrive but it felt like an age."
Paramedics took Mr Edwards to Rotherham Hospital where he was treated for the effects of smoke. Howard said that the fire, which he understood was started by a overheated wiring, had been "absolutely gutted" his neighbours kitchen. He added: " There's nothing left of the kitchen and there's no gas, electricity or anything. I'm sure he will be ready to come out of hospital soon but there's no way he can come home, really There's no way he can live there now."Fire fighters who attended the blaze were able to prevent the blaze from spreading from the kitchen.
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