GPS detour puts driver at Georgia house fire, family of 14 survives
An Alabama driver sent off course by his GPS came upon a burning house in Lyerly, Georgia, and helped a sleeping family of 14 get out.
An Alabama driver whose GPS sent him on an unplanned route came upon a burning house in Lyerly, Georgia, and helped save the family inside, according to the family and the driver. The Guardian and NBC News both reported the story.
The Guardian identifies the driver as Casey Sparks. It says the fire broke out on the night of 17 October. James Burke had fallen asleep in a recliner. His wife, 12 adopted children and one grandchild were asleep in their beds, The Guardian reports.
NBC News reports the fire completely destroyed the house. It says the family of 14 survived.
Burke described the night in an interview with the TV station WRCB. The Guardian says the interview went viral among online communities that share uplifting news.
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- The GuardianGPS detour leads Alabama driver to save Georgia family from house fireTue, Oct 27, 5:00 AM EDT
- NBC NewsMotorist led astray by GPS in Georgia stumbles upon house fire and saves sleeping family of 14Tue, Oct 27, 1:29 PM EDT
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