A neighbour was the hero on Sunday evening after rescuing a 65-year-old woman from a house fire in Hereford.

The incident occurred in the Kinnersley Close area of Newton Farm, Hereford. The fire affected one property.

A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service told Your Herefordshire:

“Ross-on-Wye and Hereford crews were called at 19.37 on 10 July to a report of a house fire in Kinnersley Close, Hereford.

“A female was rescued from the ground floor by a neighbour and the property was ventilated using Positive Pressure Ventilation, and the gas and electricity were isolated.  Neighbouring properties were also checked for smoke. Ambulance and Police also attended.”