A St. Thomas Firefighter rescues one of two dogs trapped in a basement during a fire. January 28, 2021. (Photo courtesy of St. Thomas Fire) A St. Thomas Firefighter rescues one of two dogs trapped in a basement during a fire. January 28, 2021. (Photo courtesy of St. Thomas Fire)
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St. Thomas family escapes basement fire

The St. Thomas Fire Department says a family is safe following a fire on Park Avenue.

Crews responded to the home at 1:45 p.m. Thursday for a basement fire. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and reunited the family with their two dogs.

No injuries were reported.

Fire prevention officer Kim Detsun says investigators determined the fire to be accidental and damages are estimated at $200,000.

 

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