Crime & Safety
Dog Rescued From Puyallup House Fire
Central Pierce firefighters successfully revived and rescued a dog from a house fire in Puyallup Friday morning.
PUYALLUP, WA — Central Pierce Fire and Rescue made quick work of a Puyallup house fire Friday morning and saved a beloved pet in the process. Firefighters responded to a house on 4th Street Northwest shortly after 9:30 a.m. The Puyallup Police Department closed the road between 7th Avenue Northwest and West Stewart while firefighting efforts were underway.
Central Pierce said a dog was found inside the home, which fire crews were able to carry to safety and revive. The pet was taken to the vet for evaluation.
Crews rescued & revived a pet from the house fire and is now on the way to the vet. pic.twitter.com/EhzfSoQuSl
— Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (@CentralPierce) January 31, 2020
Firefighters said no other pets or people were injured in Friday's fire. The fire marshal will work to determine what ignited the blaze.
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