Girl saves deaf sister from burning

The Northen Echo News reports: "A 13-YEAR-OLD girl who sprang into action to save her profoundly deaf sister from a house fire has been rewarded for her selfless bravery. Sarah Middleton led 16-year-old sister Emily from the family home in the Teesdale village of Butterknowle, County Durham, as it became engulfed in flames on Bonfire Night last year. Susan Johnson, chief executive of Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, presented Sarah with a special commendation at the service’s headquarters in recognition of her bravery."

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