SHAWANO, WI- Two Shawano Police officers are being credited for heroic actions that saved a man from a house fire.
Crews were called out Monday morning to a house fire on the 900 block of East Maurer Street.
Officers learned that people were inside the residence at the time and found a 40-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man outside. They learned that the woman’s husband, was still inside the building.
The officers, Scott Ruen and Heidi Cartwright, entered the house and located the man inside. They reported that he was unconscious and were able to get him out of the building.
Two dogs were also rescued from the residence by the Shawano Fire Department.
It appears that the cause of the fire was from a burning candle.
“I commend the officer’s quick actions, which very likely saved a life. Their response to this critical incident is indicative of the quality of all our personnel,” said Shawano Police Chief Dan Mauel.
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