A home engulphed by flames on North Road, in Norfolk County, March 3, 2022. Photo courtesy of Norfolk OPP.A home engulphed by flames on North Road, in Norfolk County, March 3, 2022. Photo courtesy of Norfolk OPP.
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Man rescues stepdaughter from burning home

A 32-year-old woman trapped inside of a burning home south of Tillsonburg was rescued by her stepfather.

Firefighters were called to the home on North Road just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Prior to the arrival of emergency crews, a resident of the home smashed a window to save his stepdaughter from the fire. Both the man and woman were taken to hospital with minor injuries. A firefighter was also treated for minor injuries.

Two cats and two dogs that were inside the home are unaccounted for, according to Norfolk OPP.

Damage is estimated at $800,000.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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