NATIONAL NEWS - A home in Parktown North, on the corner of Sutherland and 4th Avenues caught fire on the evening of 30 July.
The brave grandad who rescued Scottish terrier Campbell from a burning house earlier this evening has been identified as Will James.
James bravely entered the home to rescue the dog, which is now at a local vet.
According to neighbours the fire has now been extinguished and fire-fighters have left the scene.
“Community involvement was amazing. The owner is in shock, but is alright” said one resident who preferred to remain unnamed.
The resident confirmed that the inside of the house was gutted by the fire.
The cause of the fire will be investigated.
James bravely entered the home to rescue the dog, which is now at a local vet.
According to neighbours the fire has now been extinguished and fire-fighters have left the scene.
“Community involvement was amazing. The owner is in shock, but is alright” said one resident who preferred to remain unnamed.
The resident confirmed that the inside of the house was gutted by the fire.
The cause of the fire will be investigated.
