Authorities rescued five dogs from a burning home in Fort Lauderdale’s Melrose Park neighborhood Thursday morning, but one of the six pets did not survive the heavy blaze.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to the single-story home near Pennsylvania Avenue and Southwest Sixth Street just after 10 a.m. after a family escaped the flames with two of their pets, authorities said.
Firefighters worked quickly to bring the fire under control and focused on saving the trapped animals.
FLFR said two of the rescued dogs were removed along with a tenant, while four others were found inside the home. Of those, two were taken to a nearby animal hospital for treatment, one was unharmed, and one did not survive, according to authorities.
Sky 10 footage showed firefighters on the roof cutting through sections, a blue tent set up nearby, and crews actively working at the scene. One firefighter was seen carrying a pink blanket.
The residents, who safely evacuated, are receiving assistance from emergency responders.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Authorities are working to rescue multiple dogs trapped inside a burning home in Fort Lauderdale’s Melrose Park neighborhood after confirming that a family escaped with two of their pets on Thursday morning.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Firefighters rescued six dogs from a burning home in Fort Lauderdale’s Melrose Park neighborhood Thursday morning after a family escaped the flames with two of their pets, authorities said.
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Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to the single-story home near Pennsylvania Avenue and Southwest Sixth Street just after 10 a.m.
While firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, they remained on scene working to save the trapped animals.
Authorities confirmed that all six dogs were safely removed from the home, with some taken to a nearby animal hospital for evaluation.
Sky 10 footage showed firefighters on the roof cutting through sections, a blue tent set up nearby, and crews actively working at the scene. One firefighter was seen carrying a pink blanket.
The residents, who safely evacuated, are receiving assistance from emergency responders. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Watch Local 10 News at noon for the latest updates.