A TEENAGER has been praised for saving lives after an out-of-control bonfire blaze spread.
On Sunday, fire crews were called to Somerton Avenue, Harefield, after the bonfire spread to nearby sheds.
Around 30 firefighters battled the blaze which spread across four gardens, destroying thousands of pounds worth of items.
Enid Robinson, who lives behind the home where the fire started with her daughter and son-in-law's family, has said none of them would have survived if it wasn't for her granddaughter, Jess.
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Enid said her 15-year-old granddaughter had been upstairs in her bedroom when the fire started, and was first alerted to the blaze when she heard a popping sound.
After seeing the flames outside her window she then ran downstairs, getting the rest of her family out of the house.
She also began moving oxygen canisters away from the blaze which the family have for Enid, as well as Jess' disabled brother.
But Jess didn't stop there and then proceeded to help her mother as they battled the flames with a hose to try and get it under control.
Enid said: "She was very brave. I just want it known that if it hadn't been for Jess, none of us would be here today.
"She ran out and got all of the oxygen cylinders out. Then her and (my daughter) were trying to put it out but it was too hot.
"I don't think any of us would have survived. We have got a lot to thank her for".
The family is now coming to terms with the loss of around £60,000 worth of damage caused during the blaze.
They said they are now awaiting a visit from surveyors to look at the damage and are also expecting help with the replacement fencing and clean up effort.
Susan Miller, who lives next door to the property where the fire began said: "I'm 67 this year, I'm never going to be able to rebuild my garden again."
Susan lost a shed full of tools, most of her garden fencing as well as her lawn.
Several trees were also burnt badly in the fire and are now expected to be cut down.
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