Firefighters rescue, reunite dog with family from Fresno house fire

FRESNO, Calif. ( KSEE/KGPE ) – Firefighters from the Fresno and Clovis Fire Department responded to a house fire on Wednesday afternoon, rescuing a dog that was still inside and reuniting him with his family.

Fresno Fire Department says around 1:30 p.m. firefighters from Fresno and Clovis responded to a house fire on East Donner Avenue. Early reports indicated that two people were still inside.

When they arrived firefighters reported smoke coming from the house and went into rescue mode. They searched the home using thermal imaging cameras that were built into their new breathing apparatus.

According to officials, during the search, the Captain from Engine 5 located the family’s dog. The dog was barely breathing due to smoke inhalation. Firefighters reunited him with his family.

Officials say that the original report was incorrect and there was no one home at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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