Firefighters rescue four dogs from burning home

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Family dogs were saved from a house fire Monday afternoon in Gibson County.

📸 : Milan Fire Department

According to the Milan Fire Department, their firefighters, along with the Gibson County Fire Department, were dispatched to a house fire at 13 Old Burlington Road around 2:59 p.m.

Upon arrival, heavy fire and smoke could be seen coming from the house.

The department says it was determined that no residents were inside the home, however they were informed that four dogs still remained inside.

Firefighters entered the home and quickly rescued the first dog while other crew members worked to extinguish the flames.

The department confirms the remaining three dogs were rescued and all were given oxygen at the scene. The department says one dog needed to be resuscitated, and the attempt was successful.

According to the department, all four dogs were transported to a local veterinarian clinic and the fire was brought under control around 4:44 p.m.

Milan Fire confirms while all the residents are currently displaced with the American Red Cross assisting them, no injuries to the residents or firefighters occured.

Fire officials remind that working smoke alarms save lives — and they should be tested monthly and be less than 10 years old.

If you’re a Milan resident in need of smoke alarms, call (731) 686-3996. Those in the Gibson County area can call (731) 723-9228.

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