VIDEO/PHOTOS: A father and son are being called heroes after jumping into action when they spotted a fire near a home in Jones County โ a decision they say likely saved lives. Richard Howeth and his son, James Howeth, were driving through the area Tuesday when James noticed flames in the distance.
โMy son said, โDad, thereโs a fire,โโ Richard Howeth said. โAnd I thought maybe somebody was burning brush or something. Then we drove up, got right here, and he said, โDad, thatโs a house fire.โโ
The two pulled over near a trailer as flames spread quickly across the land behind it. They immediately called 911 and began doing whatever they could to slow the fire until help arrived.
โSo we were trying to hook up water hoses and everything, and the water had been disconnected to the RV thatโs back there,โ Richard Howeth said.
