Mom, Kids Wait For Firefighters On Roof Of Burning Home

Firefighters rescue a mother and two children from the roof of their burning home early Thursday.

By: Amanda Murphy | NBC4i.com
Published: April 30, 2009

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GROVE CITY, Ohio – A mother and two children were rescued from the roof of their burning home early Thursday morning.

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The fire happened between 2 and 3 a.m. Thursday at a home on Gratz Ridge Road.

According to fire officials, a mother and two children were on the roof of their home, waiting to be rescued, when the firefighters arrived at the scene.

The mother was transported to a nearby hospital with burns to the hand.

Both children also were transported to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation.

All three were expected to be OK.

No word yet on how the fire started or estimated damage.

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