Nursing home worker hailed as hero for swift response to fire

A nursing home worker from Renfrew county is being hailed as a hero.
The spread of a sudden electrical fire in a Pembroke area long term care facility was averted thanks to the to the swift actions of Miramichi Lodge staff member, Sheri Trebenskie.
Pembroke Fire Department arrived Friday to find the fire contained. The fire originated from a towel warmer in a resident tub room.
Firefighters applauded Trebenskie’s response which brought the fire under control quickly and prevented injury to residents, other staff and first responders.

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