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Media Opportunity

Issued: 19.07.10

At: 9.00am

For immediate release

Two Year Old Girl Helps to Alert Parents of Hedge Fire

Members of the media are invited to attend Billington Close, Leicester at 11am on Tuesday 20 July 2010, where firefighters from Western Fire and Rescue Station will be congratulating two year old Amber Lee who recently alerted her parents about a fire.

Fire crews from Western Fire and Rescue Station were called out to a hedge fire on Thursday 29 June 2010 at 7.30pm. Amber was playing outside with her sister when she noticed the hedges on the street were on fire, she immediately ran to alert her mother, father and neighbour. A call was placed to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service immediately.

It is quite unusual for a two year old child to alert parents of danger. The firefighters wanted to reward Amber for her quick thinking under the circumstances.

Amber will meet with the firefighters and be presented with a small gift of thanks.

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Notes to News Desk

Members of the media are invited to attend 22 Billington Close, Stocking Farm, Leicester, LE4 2DD at 11am on Tuesday 20 July 2010.

PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE

Photo opportunities and Interviews

Andy Quine, Station Manager, Western Fire and Rescue Station will be available to for interview following the thank you.

Contact Information

For more information please contact:

Corporate Communications
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Tel: 0116 287 2241