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Mobile home hero.(John Shelby,an unlikely hero saves life by fighting with fire)(Brief Article)

The New American

| August 23, 2004 | Lee, Robert W. | COPYRIGHT 2004 American Opinion Publishing, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

On July 13, 2002, Daniel McConville of Dunsmuir, California, was in his mobile home when a fire ignited in the kitchen. Driving by at the time, John Shelby of Millville noticed smoke and stopped to investigate. Peering through a window and finding his view blocked by dense smoke, Shelby yelled to determine if anyone was inside. McConville replied feebly, but audibly.

Shelby entered through the front door, but was repulsed by smoke. He tried again, this time crawling, but was again driven back. On a ...

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