lea75 0 Posted June 9, 2010 A woman has told how she accidentally left her grandson in her burning house as she rescued her beloved dogs. Mandy Hands, 45, said she forgot 11-year-old Curtis was sleeping inside the house in Coventry after she gathered up the family's four greyhounds and son Ashley, 16.She only remembered her grandson after someone asked whether anyone else was inside - prompting a rescue operation by firefighters.Mrs Hands told the Coventry Telegraph: "I can't get over the fact I left my grandson in bed."I was panicking so much trying to get everyone out that I forgot he was here. I never even checked on him."It was only when we were outside and someone said, 'Is there anyone else in there' that I remembered him, but no-one could get back in."I stood outside shouting up at the bedroom window and that was when the fire engines arrived."Firefighters found Curtis - who was visiting from Portsmouth - asleep in a back bedroom and carried him to safety down a ladder as flames consumed the kitchen downstairs.All three occupants were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation after the drama in Woodway Lane, Woodway Park, on Monday morning.Mrs Hands' husband Craig, 41, and their eldest son, also called Craig, 19, left for work before the fire broke out. It is thought a faulty toaster started the blaze, which gutted the kitchen and damaged the rest of the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 9, 2010 Oh my god... When did the whole drama happen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxpoly 0 Posted June 9, 2010 oh it's awfulpoor boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinenomine 0 Posted June 9, 2010 Fortunately nobody got hurt, grandmother must feel really bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiddly Winks 0 Posted June 9, 2010 Holy makeral....glad no one was seriously hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esperia 0 Posted June 10, 2010 omg thats so sad .......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcor 0 Posted June 11, 2010 wow... that is scary... its not justification for the woman, but in that state of shock i guess those things might happen.but to think of your dogs before your grandsons it is not something to be proud of.im just thankful the little kid made it out safetly or else, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 13, 2010 Falcor wrote:wow... that is scary... its not justification for the woman, but in that state of shock i guess those things might happen.but to think of your dogs before your grandsons it is not something to be proud of.im just thankful the little kid made it out safetly or else,I agree! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 13, 2010 Falcor wrote:wow... that is scary... its not justification for the woman, but in that state of shock i guess those things might happen.but to think of your dogs before your grandsons it is not something to be proud of.im just thankful the little kid made it out safetly or else,I completely agree angel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
