Sanford neighbors help rescue widow and her cat from house fire, officials say
The Brief
A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday.
Authorities said there were no injuries in the fire.
It is currently unclear how the fire started.
SANFORD, Fla. - A group of Sanford neighbors rushed to the rescue of a widow and her cat after her home broke out in a raging fire on Friday.
What we know
Multiple units responded to a house fire that broke out on Friday evening at a home off Wayside Drive in Sanford.
Anthony Zanca, a neighbor in the area, called 911 when he saw smoke coming out of his neighbor's woodshed on Brynwood Lane.
Zanca said he and other neighbors ensured the widow who lived in the home got out safely with her cat.
Officials said the fire was under control within 10 minutes, and the outside woodworking shed did not spread to the main structure of the home.
Authorities said there were no injuries in the fire.
What we don't know
It is currently unclear how the fire started.
What's next
The fire is continuing to be investigated by the state.
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This story was written based on information shared by the Seminole County Fire Department in a Facebook post on June 6, 2025.
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