. >> reporter: webbs' neighbor, timothy moore, got them out of the house in ti >> i knew they were a retired couple. so just turned the siren on, in case i was thinking they didn't hear me hitting on the doors. >> reporter: firefighters battled the blaze and put out hot spots. >> the fire was dangerously close to this house. >> reporter: just take a look at this charred mess right here. all black. just feet away from the home. let's take a walk with me over here. what was going through your mind, sir, when you saw this fire? >> scary. just real scary. >> reporter: william webb and his wife are grateful for the firefighters and their neighbor. >> i can't thank them enough. >> the right thing to do. got them out of the house. >> reporter: now, tonight, firefighters are investigating what sparked the blaze. meanwhile, storm team 4 meteorologist ronnica johnson joins us live and explains why the fire danger is higher today. >> the winds certainly not help at all. the winds were quite gusty. and take a look. we had high temperatures across the area. the warmth, upper 70s. you have the low