Crime & Safety

Tarantula, Dog Rescued from Stamford Fire

Residents escaped uninjured from the blaze.

STAMFORD, CT — A tarantula and dog were rescued from a fire in Stamford on Mother's Day. Two apartments were damaged in the blaze.

Firefighters doused the fire after arriving around 6:30 p.m., according to the Stamford Advocate. To sign up for Stamford breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Residents escaped uninjured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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