Updated 09/23/2011 08:15 AM
Neighbor helps elderly woman out of burning house
An elderly woman is okay after an early morning fire inside her home in Van Buren. Authorities say a neighbor entered the woman's home and led her to safety. YNN’s Brad Vivacqua has the latest.
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VAN BUREN, N.Y. -- A dramatic fire rescue saves the life of a Van Buren woman this morning. The fire started at about 4:30 a.m. on the 200 block Baker Boulevard.
Fire officials say the fire started in the garage and quickly spread to the home. They say an elderly woman owns the home; a neighbor noticed the flames and took action.
There is significant damage to the home and garage. At this point, investigators are trying to determine how it started.