Charlotte County couple rescued from house fire

Reporter: Chris Cifatte
Published: Updated:

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — An elderly couple was rescued from their Englewood home on 10601 Topsail Avenue Tuesday night after it caught on fire.

The fire started around 8:30 p.m. while Joseph Marinola and his wife were sleeping.

Witnesses said a neighbor walking by noticed the fire and started beating on the door until the couple woke up and were able to escape.

A video, courtesy of Jim Katsiamakis, shows the home fully engulfed in flames.

The fire marshal is currently investigating the fire.

No further information was immediately available.

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