Wisconsin man rescued from burning home

Gregory Shaver / Journal Times via AP

Edwardo Martinez tries to coax Pete Lui off the balcony as flames spread through the second floor apartment of his home in Racine, Wis. on July 24, 2012.

Neighbors rushed to a house fire in Racine, Wis. on Tuesday. Pete Lui was rescued from his burning home by the Racine Fire Department then transported to a burn unit at Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee. Read More

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Edwardo Martinez yells for help as he tries to rescue Pete Lui off the balcony of Lui's home in Racine, Wis.

Gregory Shaver / Journal Times via AP

Pete Lui waits for firefighters to raise a ladder to the balcony of his home in Racine, Wis.

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Very nice of his neighbor to try to save him. So many people just stand around now.

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Reply#1 - Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:51 PM EDT

He couldn't be too concerned,,he dogged it there till a fireman with a better ladder showed up

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Reply#2 - Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:31 PM EDT
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