Girl of 13 honouredfor fire rescue

A girl aged 13 who put her own life at risk to save six friends who were severely injured in an explosion has been commended by the fire service for her bravery.

Aimee Dempsey was honoured with a Chief Fire Officers Commendation, the highest fire service award a member of the public can win for displaying life saving bravery.

The children were caught in the explosion that burned their faces and heads in an incident at Edlington, Doncaster.

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