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Dunedin Today
By the People, for the People
Dunedin Man Who Rescued Neighbor Now Needs Help After House Fire
The community is rallying to support Steve Korossy after a fire devastated his family's home of 45 years.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:48pm
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The Dunedin community rallies to support a local hero whose family home was devastated by a fire, highlighting the power of compassion and resilience.Dunedin TodaySteve Korossy, a Dunedin resident who previously helped rescue an elderly man from a burning home, is now facing his own devastating house fire. The blaze destroyed his family's home of 45 years, leaving Korossy, his 29-year-old daughter, and his elderly aunt in need of assistance. The community is now organizing support efforts to help Korossy rebuild his home, which does not have insurance due to high costs.
Why it matters
Korossy's selfless act of heroism in rescuing a neighbor last year has inspired the Dunedin community to come together and support him during his own time of crisis. The fire has left Korossy, his daughter, and his aunt without a home, highlighting the importance of community support and the impact one person's good deed can have.
The details
According to Korossy, the fire broke out on Monday morning just after 10:30 am as he was doing repairs outside his aunt's home. Korossy immediately grabbed a ladder and a metal hose, putting water on the flames coming from the roof. He was also able to safely rescue his three dogs from the home, but his daughter was not present at the time. The fire has left the home of 45 years in ruins, and Korossy now finds himself searching for meaning in the reversal of roles from the incident he assisted in almost six months ago.
- On Monday, April 10, 2026, the fire broke out just after 10:30 am.
- In October 2025, Korossy assisted fire officials in rescuing an elderly man trapped in a burning home.
The players
Steve Korossy
A Dunedin resident who previously helped rescue an elderly man from a burning home and is now facing the devastation of his own family's house fire.
Niki Becker
The co-founder of the vegan restaurant chain 'The Green Table' who is organizing support efforts to help Korossy rebuild his home.
What they’re saying
“My head swirls… what's the purpose, what goes on that we don't understand, what's the meaning — why, why, why. I can't explain it.”
— Steve Korossy
“He just has a heart of gold.”
— Niki Becker, co-founder of The Green Table
What’s next
The community is organizing support efforts, including a percentage of sales from The Green Table restaurant and a potential fundraising event with the Dunedin Highlanders football team, to help Korossy rebuild his home.
The takeaway
This story highlights the power of community support and the lasting impact of one person's selfless act of heroism. Despite facing his own devastating loss, Korossy's previous rescue of a neighbor has inspired the Dunedin community to rally behind him and help restore what was lost in the fire.
