A 7-year-old White County boy is being credited with saving his family from potential tragedy. Young Keegan Sinclair awakened his parents in a smoke-filled home early Friday, allowing the family to safely evacuate. Outside, they found an exterior outlet on fire and quickly contained the blaze.
Firefighters were dispatched to the residence on Autumnwood Way in the Mossy Creek area around 6:15 a.m. on November 18. They determined the fire originated from an apparent electrical issue and inspected the home for further potential threats.
“White County Public Safety and White County Fire Service personnel applaud Keegan Sinclair for his quick actions that saved his family and home,” says public safety spokesperson Bryce Barrett. “Because of Keegan, his parents and siblings were able to get out of the home safely and the fire was quickly extinguished.”
Officials have planned a ceremony next week to honor Keegan for his life-saving actions.
