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Three Wilkes-Barre firefighters honored after saving woman's life

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three local firefighters were honored for their bravery after saving a woman's life during an apartment fire earlier this year.

In February, B'nai B'rith Apartments on East Northampton Street in Wilkes-Barre had to be evacuated after a fire broke out on the second floor.

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The three firefighters being honored on Monday helped a woman who was trapped in her apartment and couldn't get out.

There was a ceremony held at DeSales University in Center Valley. All three received the Spirit of Courage award.