Officers and members of the public were praised for their
bravery after entering a burning building in London to rescue residents from a blaze on December 13.The Metropolitan Police
reported that a fire broke out in a three-storey building in the Willesden area on Friday afternoon, with residents inside.Two officers, along with members of the public, entered the building and made their way to the first floor, where they guided residents out to safety, police
said.Bodycam footage shows officers directing residents and searching for trapped individuals in the smoke-filled building.“Confronted with a terrifying situation and knowing that people were at risk, they did not hesitate to enter the building to protect the lives of others. I am immensely proud of their actions, as I’m sure all Londoners will be,”
said Commander Paul Trevers. Credit: Metropolitan Police via Storyful