(FOX40.COM) \u2014 Firefighters saved two dogs and a terrarium holding reptiles from a well-involved house fire in Sacramento on Friday morning.<\/p>\n
Sacramento Metropolitan firefighters responded to the fire in the 8800 block of Lemas Avenue around 7:36 a.m., finding a well-involved garage fire that extended into the home.<\/p>\n
Firefighters began an \u201caggressive fire attack\u201d when they arrived, fire officials said. They were told that two dogs and a terrarium containing reptiles were in the home, and they safely rescued them.<\/p>\n
The occupants of the home safely evacuated before firefighters\u2019 arrival.<\/p>\n
Fire officials said a working smoke alarm alerted the occupants to the fire in the garage and emphasized that residents should test their smoke detectors monthly and replace the batteries at least once a year.<\/p>\n
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