'His Quick Thinking Saved Property': Greenwich Local Hero

GREENWICH, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Nicole Pate who nominated Andrick Bernadel of Greenwich. Bernadel works as the store manager at a Walgreens in the Riverside area of town.

Name: Andrick Bernadel

State: CT

Home town: Greenwich

Hero's job: Business

Relationship to nominee: Store Manager at Walgreens in Riverside

Reason for recognition: A lit cigarette butte thrown in the trash started a fire at Walgreens. Andrick quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher and put the fire out. He and his staff evacuated the customers and then called 911.

One thing to know: His quick thinking and responsible actions saved property and possibly lives.

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