A dog was rescued from a house fire on College Avenue - May 9/23 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Fire and Rescue via Twitter)A dog was rescued from a house fire on College Avenue - May 9/23 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Fire and Rescue via Twitter)
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Firefighters rescue family dog from burning home

Sarnia Fire and Rescue says a family dog was rescued from a burning home in the city's south end on Tuesday afternoon.

The blaze on College Avenue, between Lochiel Street and Cromwell Street, broke out just before 1 p.m.

Sarnia Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on College Ave. - May 9/23 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Fire and Rescue via Twitter) Sarnia Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on College Ave. - May 9/23 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Fire and Rescue via Twitter)

The lone occupant of the home also made it out safely.

The cause and damage estimate are still being determined.

The Sarnia Police Service and Lambton EMS also responded to the scene.

The roadway was closed as part of the ongoing investigation.

 

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