FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A residential fire displaced a homeowner but ended with the successful rescue of a dog trapped inside.
Fort Myers Fire Department crews received the call at 8:58 a.m. and arrived quickly to begin fire suppression, ventilation and search operations. Firefighters were initially told a victim and possibly a dog were inside the home.
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Crews later discovered the resident had made it outside safely. Firefighters completed a search of the structure and located the dog, who was rescued and reunited with its owner.
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No injuries were reported to residents, firefighters or anyone on scene. The homeowner has been displaced, and the Red Cross has been contacted to assist with housing arrangements.