Dog Saves Woman From Fire At Highway 58 Area

  • Sunday, November 23, 2014

A homeowner reported that her dog saved her life early Friday morning.

At 12:52 a.m., the homeowner called 911 reporting a fire at 8411 Providence Road (Highway 58 area). The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived reporting a log cabin with flames coming through the roof. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire, but it was a challenge due to  the wood structure of the house.

The homeowner reported to fire officials she was awakened by her dog barking and the alarm from her smoke detector. She went upstairs to find fire crawling up the wall near her wood-burning stove. She and her dog were able to escape without injury.

Hamilton County EMS responded for any potential injuries to firefighters. Fire officials reported the cause of the fire was accidental from the stove. The house is a total loss valued at $500,000 in damages.

The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to assist the Highway 58 VFD with additional manpower.

The homeowner will be staying with family.

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