Neighbor saves politician from burning home

Fire destroys Mount Dora candidate's home

By Martin E. Comas

Sentinel Staff Writer

12:07 p.m. EDT, October 7, 2009


MOUNT DORA - The home of former City Council member Fay Brooks-Williams, who is running for the at-large seat on the council this fall, was destroyed in a fire this morning, fire officials said.

Brooks-Williams was taken to Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares after suffering from smoke inhalation, officials said. A neighbor had carried her out of the burning home, according to authorities.

"We heard that she is going to be all right," fire Chief Ronnie Snowberger said.

However, two of Brooks-Williams' three dogs, died in the blaze.
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Fire destroys Mount Dora candidates home