Fundraising page set up to give something back to heroic teenager who saved baby and gran from a fire
Jack rescued a baby and a grandmother after noticing smoke coming from a property
On Tuesday, March 6, 15-year-old Jack Wood saved a baby and a grandmother from a house fire, risking his own safety to help two very vulnerable people.
Jack's act of bravery has touched thousands of people across the borough, and there is now a crowd funding page which has been set up to give Jack a well-earned treat.
The page which was only set up at around 3pm on Tuesday, March 6, has already raised £90 at time of writing.
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Jack, who lives on Wellow Walk, said that he was just leaving for school when he noticed smoke coming from a property opposite his house.
He then told his mother to call the fire brigade before running into the house, rescuing a baby and a grandmother, and putting out the fire.
The page, which was set up by Linzii Butt, includes a description as to why the page has been set up, which reads: "This page is to raise some money for the young lad Jack who rescued a lady and one-year-old baby from a house fire and put it out.
Jack rescued a baby and a grandmother from the house in Carshalton (Image: Emma Wood)
"Not many 15-year-olds would have the bravery to do this and we think that he should be rewarded and also be able to treat himself.
"If everyone locally donated even a pound, Jack would be able to buy the latest games console, clothes, bike, or whatever it is he is into. We need more people like Jack!"
After his heroic actions, Jack said: "I am proud of what I did because if I hadn't, the baby could have died because the gran was really struggling to get up and get the baby out."
Hero schoolboy runs into burning house to save baby and grandmother
Jack's mum, Emma, said: "I am really proud of him, especially as he's only 15. The school has allowed him to take the day off because of what he has done today."
Hundreds of people have taken to social media to call Jack a hero, something I think many would agree with.
If you would like to donate money to the page, you can do so by visiting clicking here.