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2 lizards, 9 dogs rescued in Hernando County house fire

By Sara Filips,

2024-05-12

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Fire crews responded to two house fires on Saturday evening, rescuing people, dogs, cats, and even lizards.

Around 5 p.m., Hernando County Fire Rescue first responded to the 16000 block of Naples Street regarding a fire that began on the front porch of a home.

Crews said three adults and a child safely evacuated the home. Nine dogs, several cats, and two lizards were also rescued.

Hernando County Fire Rescue
Hernando County Fire Rescue
Hernando County Fire Rescue

The State Fire Marshal ruled the fire as an accidental ignition.

Later that evening at 7:39 p.m., crews responded to the 5000 block of Kirkwood Avenue regarding a garage fire.

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Thankfully, there were no injuries in both incidents.

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