Dogs rescued from house fire
Published 1:07 pm Friday, December 13, 2024
- Lt. Kieth Niehanke, Firefighter Keanu Hannon and Sgt Ellie Rodriquez pose with dogs firefighters saved from a blaze Friday. — Valdosta Fire Department photo
VALDOSTA — Friday the 13th was a lucky day for two dogs saved from the flames by firefighters in Valdosta.
Around 4:09 a.m., fire crews headed to a structure fire at 807 Smithbriar Drive, a Valdosta Fire Department statement said. They found heavy flames visible.
Firefighters brought the flames under control and rescued two dogs from the building. No injuries were reported; two people were displaced but did not require help from the American Red Cross, the statement said.
The Valdosta Police Department and SGMC Health EMS assisted with on scene operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
