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Family, 6 Dogs Saved From Orange County House Fire

Nine people were displaced after a Santa Ana home caught fire overnight. The family's six dogs were all saved by firefighters.

Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters saved surrounding homes after a Santa Ana house fire.
Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters saved surrounding homes after a Santa Ana house fire. (OCFA Photo)

SANTA ANA, CA — Nine people were displaced and six dogs were rescued Monday morning when a mobile home in Santa Ana caught fire. Upon arrival, firefighters learned of the dogs inside the home, Orange County Fire Authority reported over social media.

"Our first priority when we arrive on scene is to locate and rescue victims," OCFA spokesperson reported "This includes pets as they are an important part of the family."

The fire was reported just before 12:45 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of Capri Avenue, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

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Firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent homes, officials said.

There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians and the cause was under investigation, officials said. The Red Cross will help those displaced from their home.

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The dogs were reunited with the family, OCFA says.

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