Pet Dog Rescued From Roaring Buckingham Township House Fire 

BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — A pet dog was rescued Tuesday morning after fire broke out at a home in Buckingham Township.

Firefighters from nine companies responded to the scene at 10:37 a.m. for a dwelling fire in the 3600 block of Oak Lane.

Firefighters hit hot spots and conduct clean up operations. (Lingohocken Fire Co.)

Midway Volunteer Fire Company managed the fire scene as crews operated for more than two hours extinguishing the blaze and then conducting mop up operations, according to fire officials.

"All companies were strapped for manpower, which is one reason that so many mutual aid partners were dispatched," said Midway in a social media posting.

"One bright spot in this tough day for the homeowners is that Lola, a beautiful black Lab, was rescued by Station 19 from the second floor of the home. She was unresponsive when she was brought outside and quickly responded to oxygen administered by firefighters."

According to a neighbor, there were three dogs in the house that were all let out by the mail carrier who first spotted the smoke when delivering mail on his route. Lola entered back into the house and was later found hiding in a bedroom. The dog received oxygen from first responders and is
still under vet care, according to the neighbor.

There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

In addition to Midway, responding to the scene were the Doylestown Fire Company No. 1, Warwick Township Fire Company No. 1, Lingohocken Fire Company, Hartsville Fire Company, New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company, Chalfont Fire Company, Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company, Warrington Township Emergency Services and the Central Bucks Emergency Medical Services.

Friends have set up a GoFundMe page for the homeowners. Click here for details.

The aftermath of the fire. (Lingohocken Fire Company)