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PHOTOS: Albuquerque Fire Rescue saves small dog from house fire

By Audrey Claire Davis,

2024-08-15

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue shared photos of the moments firefighters saved a small dog from a house fire. On Wednesday afternoon, August 14, crews were called out to a fire involving two homes near Broadway Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez.

While searching the homes and putting out the fire, crews found the small dog. Firefighters were able to save the dog, give it oxygen, and put out the fire within 45 minutes of arrival.

AFR says both homes suffered significant damage, and two people had minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Small dog rescued from house fire | Photo courtesy of Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Small dog rescued from house fire | Photo courtesy of Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Small dog rescued from house fire | Photo courtesy of Albuquerque Fire Rescue
Small dog rescued from house fire | Photo courtesy of Albuquerque Fire Rescue

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Joanne Marquez

08-16

Thank you for saving pup. Thank you for the hard, sometimes unappreciated job you've all chosen to do. It's a risky job yet this is what you all do! Stay safe, continue to watch each other's back! We do appreciate you and always, always pray for all of you! Remember get back safely loved ones are waiting for you.

Cheryl Slaton

08-15

Heroes all of them. Adorable dog.

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