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Two dogs die in Saanich fire

Wednesday blaze at home on 1200 block of Burnside Road causes an estimated $300,000 in damage
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Two dogs died in a fire at this home in the 1200 block of Burnside Road.

A fire Wednesday that remains under investigation caused more than $300,000 in damage and led to the death of two dogs, whose owner escaped with what officials call minor injuries.

Crews responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Burnside Road just before 5 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence, according to a release.

“Upon arrival there was smoke and fire coming from the rear of the home,” said Lt. Doug Larson in the release.

One occupant escaped the fire with minor injuries to the hand and fire crews tried to resuscitate two pets using pet oxygen masks but were unable to save them, he added. Crews executed an aggressive offensive attack. Once crews had knocked down the (exterior) fire, they were able to enter the home and extinguish the interior fire.

Two engines, two ladders, one rescue, and one command vehicle responded to the scene. Crews also received assistance from Saanich Police and B.C Ambulance.

 

Several phone calls to the Saanich Fre Department for additional information and clarification remained unanswered.