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The fire was in the 200 block of M Street Southwest.
WASHINGTON — Eight dogs, including two puppies, were rescued from a burning building in Southwest D.C. on Friday, the fire department said.
DC Fire and EMS first tweeted about the fire just before noon, which was located in a two-story building in the 200 block of M Street Southwest.
Box Alarm 200 block M St SW. Smoke showing 1st floor 2 story structure. #DCsBravest
— DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) (@dcfireems) August 16, 2024The fire was contained to the first floor of the building.
No people were injured but eight dogs were rescued ─ one of which had to be taken to an animal hospital for further treatment.
The fire department said that the dog that needed treatment was lifeless, but "CPR, oxygen and tender loving care successfully revived the animal."
Update Box Alarm 200 block M St SW. several dogs rescued by firefighters & being given care. Fire confined to 1st floor @ under control with no human injuries. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/uS7TVRvrz9
— DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) (@dcfireems) August 16, 2024No other details on the fire have been released.
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