A Castlegar teen has been recognized by the city and nominated for a fire commissionersa国际传媒檚 commendation after his actions potentially saved two lives on Sept. 12.

Liam Harder was awakened in the early morning hours by a

He got up, saw a small fire at the house across the street and another small fire near a vehicle parked at the residence.

Harder woke up his father and told him to call 911 before grabbing a fire extinguisher and rushing towards the fires.

He was able to extinguish them quickly.

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Lattanzio has nominated Harder for a Certificate of Accommodation from the Fire Commissionersa国际传媒檚 Office.

Castlegar RCMP Const. Scott Ross also praised Harder at the meeting.

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He also credited the teen for potentially saving a home and the lives inside.

sa国际传媒淚t all started from just getting up when he heard a sound and looking out a window,sa国际传媒� added Ross.

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Mayor Maria McFaddin said, sa国际传媒淚t is members of the community like you who choose to look beyond themselves that create a place where people want to live.

sa国际传媒淲e are very thankful for your actions and they will become contagious sa国际传媒� people will hear your story and they will be more inclined next time when they see something small to actually react and do something.sa国际传媒�

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