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Ann Bartlett, an elderly woman residing in Dekalb county, Ga., lost her life due to the negligence of the Fire Department. Ms. Bartlett called 911 to report a fire in her home in Dunwoody. The firefighters dispatched to her home didn't see smoke and didn't bother getting out of their truck to knock on her door to see whether or not there was an actual fire. Well, Ms. Bartlett's house in literally reduced to a smoldering heap within a few short hours. What's worst, her body was found in the garage.
The Fire Department had no choice but to admit that the firefighters involved didn't follow proper procedures.
WEB EXTRA: DeKalb Fire Investigation Report, WSB-TV
This is a disgrace and Ms. Bartlett's life may have been saved if these firefighters had just done their jobs and investigated to see if there was an actual fire. According to WSB-TV, Ann Bartlett tried to escape the blaze through her garage, but the fire knocked out power to her electric garage door opener.
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