Firefighters have been commended for saving the life of a man and dogs trapped in a huge flat fire in Great Yarmouth.
On the morning of June 22, members of the fire station's white watch - one of the four teams on call there - rushed to a blaze on Northgate Street.
When they arrived, two buildings were well alight and persons were reported inside. One of them was trapped at a roof level dormer window with no obvious exit.
Thick black smoke was seen rising into the sky as the firefighters rescued the man using a ladder at the front of the burning building.
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In the end, one person and 10 dogs were saved from the blaze. The dogs were supported with specialist oxygen masks.
Another dog who was rescued after being trapped in the burnt out building for four days was later put to sleep.
The roof of the building completely collapsed in the fire.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Scott Norman said the crew's "swift and professional actions in conducting a walk down ladder rescue from the front of the building undoubtedly saved the life of this resident".
"The solid foundations set at this point of the incident also contributed to preventing the spread of the fire to the neighbouring properties," he added.
On Friday, August 30, Great Yarmouth White Watch received a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) commendation for their meritorious actions.
CFO commendations are given out for particularly difficult lifesaving actions.
There are four watches on call at Great Yarmouth fire station identified by the colours red, white, blue and green.
The King's Arms pub was included in the commendation as they provided support during the incident in the form of refreshments, shelter and facilities.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said community support is "imperative" for their response and they recognised their firefighters appreciate the kindness shown to them.
The commendation was put forward by station manager Chris Harding-Hook and the presentation by DCFO Norman.
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