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Dog Resuscitated By Prince George's Rescue Workers As Fire Burns Family's Largo Apartment

Rescue workers battling an intense fire at a Largo home Monday night ended up administering first aid to the family's pet.

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Rescue workers saved a family pet when the dog had inhaled too much smoke during a fire that broke out in its home.
Rescue workers saved a family pet when the dog had inhaled too much smoke during a fire that broke out in its home. (Photo courtesy of the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department)

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — As burning hot flames burst through the roof of a residence on fire in the unit block of Harry S. Truman Drive in Largo Monday night, smoke filled the home and rolled outside.

Prince George's County firefighters battled the blaze and while trying to control the fire and minimize damage, they found a family dog desperately in need of oxygen after inhaling too much smoke.

Firefighters and EMS quickly scooped up the pet, placed him on a stretcher and gave the pup oxygen. According to the Prince George's County Fire Department, the dog responded positively and was safely returned to its owners.

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