Norwell Police Officer On Patrol Spots Fire In Family's Attic

NORWELL (CBS) – An alert Norwell Police officer helped alert a family to a fire in their attic, allowing them to get out of the house with their children and a family pet.

Norwell Police said Officer Joseph Esposito was on routine patrol when he saw smoke coming from the roof of a River Street home. He soon noticed there was a fire in the attic.

The officer alerted the family, which included three children and a dog.

"We are extremely proud of the heroic actions of Officer Joseph Esposito. We are so grateful the family is safe and are thoughts are with them during this difficult time," Norwell Police said.

Flames spread in the house before firefighters from Norwell and other communities were able to knock it out.

There is no word on the cause of the fire.