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Man Sleeps Through House Fire, Survives

PITTSBURGH - A suburban Pittsburgh man slept soundly as his home caught on fire and partially collapsed.

It wasn't until firefighters did a walk-through of the home more than two hours later that he woke up.

Ross Township Fire Marshal John Reubi says he was "flabbergasted" that anyone survived the blaze. It broke out around 2:40 a.m. Sunday and was reported by a passer-by.

Firefighters were initially unable to search for victims because part of the roof collapsed. After controlling the fire, firefighters walked through and found the man in a bedroom. Reubi says it appeared the man had no idea what was going on.

Officials say the house had several additions, perhaps shielding the man's room from flames. He was treated for smoke inhalation.

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wolfbane5 : LVL 31: VP 4: said:

wolfbane5

5 votes NegativePositive

38 days 19 hours ago...

well that`s a first...

The Trunk Monkey : LVL 35: VP 4.3: said:

The Trunk Monkey

2 votes NegativePositive

38 days 19 hours ago...

Sounds like me :( I sleep deeply and am always worried I`m going to die in a fire one day.

oddjob458 : LVL 43: VP 5: said:

oddjob458

16 votes NegativePositive

38 days 19 hours ago...

Well, he has a bad ass story to tell at the bar now.

thedevilstaco : LVL 5: VP 1.4: said:

thedevilstaco

2 votes NegativePositive

38 days 15 hours ago...

he was dreaming about being at the north pole

PokeyGorilla : LVL 36: VP 4.4: said:

PokeyGorilla

1 votes NegativePositive

38 days 14 hours ago...

Booze and painkillers works every time.

leoleotheiii : LVL 35: VP 4.3: said:

leoleotheiii

0 votes NegativePositive

38 days 13 hours ago...

i`d be flabbergasted too if i woke up with a bunch of firefighters in my face and 2/3 of my house destroyed....

RiskyDisco : LVL 1: VP 1: said:

RiskyDisco

2 votes NegativePositive

38 days 11 hours ago...

What a hot dream he must`ve had....

mufasa1023 : LVL 40: VP 4.8: said:

mufasa1023

0 votes NegativePositive

38 days 9 hours ago...

no fire alarms and a alcohol infused sleep can do that to you...

pwningnubs : LVL 38: VP 4.6: said:

pwningnubs

1 votes NegativePositive

38 days 7 hours ago...

Anyone seen the movie Unbreakable?

Mr6Sozac : LVL 36: VP 4.4: said:

Mr6Sozac

0 votes NegativePositive

37 days 20 hours ago...

booze is a hell of a drug
lucky bastard X_X

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