Delta firefighters tend to a French bulldog that suffered heavy smoke inhalation in a house fire on Lyon Road on Friday morning (Feb. 1). (City of Delta/Twitter photo)
Firefighters saved an adorable doggo from a house fire in North Delta on Friday, Feb.1.
Delta Fire crew was called to 10900 block of Lyon Road at approximately 10 am when they discovered smoke coming out of the roof.
According to the Delta fire department, when crews first arrived they were met by one of the home's occupants who got out of the house after being alerted by a smoke detector. That person indicated they were alone at the time but there were multiple vehicles in the driveway of the house, which has multiple suites, so a search was conducted inside.
Following this, the dog, which was lethargic, was found in a kennel in one of the suites. No one else was left inside the building.
The occupant who got out was taken to hospital to be checked out but did not suffer any serious injuries.
Delta Fire crews attended to a house fire today. Their efficient response, quick containment, and search efforts saved the life of the family dog. The dog suffered smoke inhalation and has been taken to the hospital. Please remember, pet masks & smoke alarms save lives! #DeltaBC pic.twitter.com/Op6WPDk7Q6
— City of Delta (@CityofDeltaBC) February 1, 2019
The dog suffered smoke inhalation but was taken to the hospital following the rescue.
The city also underscored the importance of life-saving smoke alarms, as well as pet masks for rescue.
They also shared a video of the rescue on YouTube, which shows the crew venturing into the house, as well as the dog being wrapped up.
With files from the Delta Optimist.
