Courage Under Fire: The Heroic Act of Pavan Reddy, an International Student from Melbourne

Pavan Reddy's family includes his mother, Manga, and brother, Vamshi Reddy(Right)

Pavan Reddy, who recently moved from India to Melbourne, Australia, stopped a fire from spreading at the gas station.

In a brave act, an international student saved the day at a petrol station. Pavan Reddy, who recently moved from India to Melbourne, Australia, stopped a fire from spreading at the petrol station.


Pavan was out with friends on the 11th of February at night, around 11, for dinner when chaos erupted at a nearby petrol station. Despite being new to the country, he acted quickly. Grabbing a fire extinguisher, he put out the flames, averting a crisis.

Pavan's courage, inspired by his mother Manga's hard work, is a reminder of the impact one person can make. His story highlights the importance of staying calm and helping others in times of need.

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