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Two people saved from a burning home by passerby

Mineral County, Montana – Two individuals were rescued from a burning house in Mineral County earlier this week thanks to a passerby.

The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Monday, and the passerby, AJ Allard, realized the residence on Thompson Creek Road was on fire after noticing that smoke was coming out, according to Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth.

Without hesitation, Allard quickly got into the home and assisted both occupants in evacuating the residence.

Responding fire and EMS crews treated both occupants at the scene, and Allard received treatment for minor smoke inhalation.

Written by Olga Deryll

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