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Family of dog saved in Rome fire thanks firefighters, warns others about off-brand batteries | News


Pup saved from fire in Rome, family thanks fire crews and neighbors

ROME, NY (WKTV) – A Rome family is thanking neighbors for their quick action in calling 911 when they saw smoke coming from their basement. They are also thanking for crews for saving their dog. Constance Long spoke with NEWSChannel2 about a fire in her basement on Carroll Street last Sunday caused by a lithium battery that was charging a vacuum. The homeowners were not at home when the fire sparked, but their two cats and their dog, Nova were home. The cats were able to get out, but 13-year-old Nova was found unresponsive behind a couch in the living room. Fire crews pulled Nova from the house and revived her before the…

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