Fire officials look for ‘citizen hero’ credited with saving man’s life

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Madison fire officials are looking for a good Samaritan who is being credited with saving their neighbor’s life during a fire last week on Buckeye Road.

At least 10 fire crews battled both heat and dangerous cold Wednesday morning after Dane County dispatchers received a call just before 3 a.m. reporting the house fire.

The resident awoke that morning to the sound of someone pounding on his front door, officials said.

“Your house is on fire” the man exclaimed when the homeowner opened his door, according to the release. The homeowner looked up to see his roof in flames.

The homeowner grabbed some essential items and one of his cats before running to safety, officials said. About 90 seconds after being alerted to the fire, the man’s ceiling caved in.

According to the release, investigators believe the anonymous passerby saved the homeowner’s life and his pets.

Officials said the Good Samaritan left the scene shortly after alerting the homeowner and the fire department has been unable to identify him.

“We are asking for public assistance in identifying him so we may properly recognize and thank him for his actions,” officials said in the release.

Anyone who can help identify the man should call 608-261-5539.

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