93-Year-Old Woman Rescued, Pulled Into Garbage Collector’s Truck as Camp Fire Spread

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A garbage collector is credited with saving the life of a 93-year-old woman amid Northern California’s devastating Camp Fire that has been blamed for the deaths of dozens of people.

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for parts of Butte County, where the Camp Fire was spreading, more than a week ago. Dane Cummings, the garbage collector, went to check on elderly residents in Magalia, and he spotted nonagenarian Margaret Newsum on her front lawn.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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