Couple given award after rescuing elderly couple from house fire

Two people who rescued an elderly couple from a house fire in east Staffordshire have been recognised with a special commendation.

Tim and Nikki Horobin were presented with the award at Burton Community Fire Station yesterday (Wednesday 2 September).

On 9 December last year, the couple were out shopping when they saw smoke coming from a house on Clays Lane, Branston.

Nikki quickly called 999 and flagged down a local resident to find out the exact address.

Tim ran into the property and found a fire in one of the bedrooms. He discovered a woman in her 70s who was in the bedroom and carried her out of the house.

Whilst carrying the woman, he spotted a man also in his 80s stood on the landing. He also guided him out of the property.

Nikki and Tim remained with the couple and comforted them until crews arrived at the scene.

The couple were both checked over for smoke inhalation.

Chief Fire Officer, Glynn Luznyj, who presented the award, said: “Nikki and Tim’s actions were nothing short of heroic that day and thanks to their bravery, nobody was seriously hurt in this incident.

“Whilst I would never advise that people enter a house fire, I have no doubt that Nikki and Tim saved two lives that day.”