HATTIESBURG – Hattiesburg firefighters rescued and resuscitated a dog Thursday night after finding it inside a burning home on Ashford Circle.
Crews responded to the residential fire in the 100 block of Ashford Circle around 8:09 p.m. Sept. 17, according to the Hattiesburg Fire Department.
Firefighters arrived to find the home heavily engulfed in flames. While crews worked to extinguish the fire, others searched the house for anyone who might still be inside.
No residents were found, but firefighters discovered a dog that needed immediate medical attention.
Crews carried the dog out of the home and began providing aid at the scene. After continued efforts, they successfully resuscitated the animal, the department said.
The fire department praised the crews’ coordinated response and said it was grateful the rescue ended with a life saved.
Officials did not release information about the cause of the fire, the extent of the damage or the dog’s condition after it was revived.
