Crime & Safety

Hillsborough Firefighters Rescue Pup From Burning Lutz Home

Cookie the dog is safe and sound after being rescued from a house fire by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Wednesday night, Aug. 22.

LUTZ, FL -- Cookie the dog is safe and sound after being rescued from a house fire by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Wednesday night, Aug. 22.

The fire broke out while the family was at home. All of the family members were able to get out of the house safely but the family dog was trapped on the second floor of the smoke-filled home.

Firefighters found the dog and gave it oxygen. The dog is reportedly doing well.

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