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Dog Alerts Family of Fire

Updated 12:03 PM EST, Sat, Nov 22, 2008

Related Topics: Old Saybrook | Fires

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Barking dog alerts family of fire in their home.

 

 The family dog is being credited for saving an Old Saybrook family when the pet woke them up after flames broke out, fire officials said.

The fire started around 3:30 a.m. at the Willard Ave. home. The dog began barking, waking up the family. The fast moving fire grew to two alarms and gutted the home.

Frigid cold temperatures and gusty wind hampered firefighting efforts, according to the fire department. The home is also next to a marsh, which also caused problems.

A spark from the fire blew across the street, starting another fire, but firefighters put it out.

No one was hurt in the fire.

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  • Rachel Sunday, Nov 23 at 4:28 PM FLAG COMMENT The dog is a wonderful dog, and I am very sorry about tyour home. However if Homer needs anything like a steak dinner or a new sweater you know where to find me. stop in the store and we'll talk. good luck!
  • Rusty Sunday, Nov 23 at 11:00 AM FLAG COMMENT So sorry to hear they lost their home - thank god for animals - just Friday I heard where a pet cat in Torrington, CT. let a family know there was a fire but, they didn't lose their home and everything turned out ok
  • Anonymous Sunday, Nov 23 at 2:24 AM FLAG COMMENT What kind of dog is it? That's amazing... truly man's best friend. I'm very sorry to hear the house went down... best of luck to your brother
  • Linda Boudah Saturday, Nov 22 at 2:34 PM FLAG COMMENT I lived in this home since I was three years old when my parents bought the house.I remember lots of fun times there with my brothers and sisters. I would like to search and find out how long ago this home was built. There was doors all over the house and I was told that it was one of the first houses in Old Saybrook and that it was a hotel. I was wondering if it was true. I am now 53. The bathroom where the fire started was a ... MORE >

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