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Off-duty firefighter saves family in burning home

Firefighter Clint Walker helped all four occupants evacuate the home unharmed

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BRADENTON, Fla. — In Manatee County Saturday morning, four people managed to escape their burning home thanks to a Hillsborough County firefighter.

Clint Walker was on his way to work when he noticed a black column of smoke coming from a Bradenton neighborhood. Walker followed the smoke to a duplex at 610 21st W.

Behind the duplex he found a car fully engulfed in flames. He quickly dialed 911 and told Bradenton Fire Department that there was a working structure fire. He then started knocking on their door and windows.

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