Irish band hailed HEROES after saving dozens from blaze in the US

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Dissension Rising, a band from Co. Kildare who are currently touring in the States, have been lauded after saving the lives of a family trapped in the basement of a burning building in New Jersey.

After waking to the sound of a fire alarm, the band members escaped the house they were staying in, but realised a number of other people were trapped in a basement apartment.

According to reports, the musicians, who are aged between 17 and 21, sprang into action and helped more than a dozen people, including a baby and three children, to safety.

While the fire, which took 27 firefighters to extinguish, caused significant damage, thankfully no one sustained injuries in spite of the blaze.

Commenting on the band’s quick thinking, one of those saved said: “If Dissension Rising hadn’t spent the night at Dane’s house, my son would be dead today.”

“They saved everyone in the house. I will always be indebted to this band. God bless you guys,” she added.

Dissension Rising, which is made up of 17-year-old Kian Johnston, 18-year-old Danni Carroll, 20-year-old Rob Higgins and 21-year-old Keith Garrett, have established a GoFundMe page in order to help the victims of the blaze.

Highlighting the severity of the situation, the band wrote: “They are in dire need of support so they can rebuild and get on their feet again.”

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