Family was sleeping peacefully when loud banging and screaming woke them—it ended up saving their life
Good neighbors might help people get through the toughest moments. However, very few might expect a man to run up to his neighbor's house that was already partly engulfed in flames. The man risked his own life and banged on the family's front door while telling them to get out. He hoped that his neighbors had received his warning. The family was sound asleep when the incident happened, but they could get out of the house unscathed because of their neighbor's actions, per Eyewitness News ABC7NY
The Ring doorbell camera footage captured parts of the porch already on fire as the man ran up and screamed, "Your house is on fire. Get out, get out." The man braved the flames as he banged on the door and screamed to get the family out. The dad who lived in the Toms River house was the first person to appear on the doorstep, as the neighbor eventually went back. "Our house is on fire. Where's the baby?" the dad screamed. The mom came out of the house first while holding the baby. The dad, their 17-year-old and the family's dog could also get out of the incident alive and safe because of the neighbor's timely warning, per the outlet.
The whole house was on fire and the dad moved about frantically for a bit before all of them were out and safe, per the video shared by the outlet. The fire had started in the garage after somebody threw a burning cigarette there, close to combustible materials. All of them were really thankful to the neighbor for saving their life during the disastrous situation. According to Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service, smokers need to follow certain rules to ensure they don't start a fire accidentally. The department advised people not to smoke next to any furniture or flammable materials. People should also put out their cigarettes properly before throwing them away. At the same time, smoke alarms are essential in case of a fire.
People appreciated the neighbor's gesture for the family and shared their own similar experiences. @mickjen wrote, "I was in the ‘94 Northridge earthquake. I will never know which neighbor ran around with a giant wrench, turning off the gas at each house, but I will never forget his silhouette in the night and the houses on the hills that were in flames." @Rose-qr4xm commented, "One of the Boy Scout badges requires family fire drills. I had fire drills for my family and bought 2-story, collapsible fire ladders that could be hung outside of windows for the upstairs bathrooms. Thankfully, the ladders remain unused, but still available."
@Byrudbvuid remarked, "God bless this neighbor for being so diligent. For coming over and waking them and getting the whole family out safely. God bless you and take care and be safe." @Debbie-ej shared, "In 2019, our house was completely lost to fire. My neighbor was the one who ran over to let us know. I was able to get my son, my niece and my Belfast mother out. Sadly, my sister had barricaded herself in the garage and was lost to the flames. I tried with all my might to get her out, but she had literally blocked every entrance to get to her. I miss you, sis. My heart goes out to these folks. So glad they all got out."