Dog’s barking rouses family before fire destroys their Oregon home
A family dog alerted residents to a fire that engulfed their home in Tigard, Oregon, shortly before 2am on Wednesday, helping them escape. The dog is believed to have died in the blaze, which destroyed the house and several cars.
Two residents were taken to hospital: one had burns and another was hurt jumping from a balcony; both are expected to be OK. Three other people escaped unharmed, one dog survived, and pet birds are presumed dead. Fire crews contained the flames, which reignited before 7am, and investigators are examining the cause.
- A dog alerted residents to a fire, helping them escape.
- The dog is believed to have died in the blaze.
- Two residents were injured and are expected to recover.
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Tigard is a city in Oregon, in the north-western United States. House fires can spread quickly, especially while people are asleep, and smoke alarms and early warnings can give residents time to get out.
Fire crews put out the flames and returned when they reignited later that morning. Investigators are examining how the fire started; the damage to the home and vehicles, and the reported loss of pets, are among its effects.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Hero dog saved owners’ lives amid horror house fire in Portland… before perishing in the blaze itself”.