Firefighters rescued two family pets from a burning home southwest of Cleveland early Monday.
The fire broke out around 4:48 a.m. at 481 Mossy Acres Drive, according to White County Public Information Officer Bryce Barrett.
Barrett says the homeowner called 911 to report a smoke-filled house with an audible fire alarm. The residents safely exited the home before first responders arrived.
White County and Cleveland firefighters, EMS, and sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene. Crews said the fire was contained to one room of the house and had not spread.
After they got the fire under control, firefighters found a cat and dog trapped inside, overcome by smoke.
“After removing the dog, he was found to be unresponsive and not breathing, and the cat was breathing poorly and was altered,” White County EMS said in a news release.
Paramedic Lt. Lauren Rumley treated the dog, “and he eventually became alert, breathing normally, and able to walk on his own,” the release states.
EMT Matt Hill treated the cat, who also improved to normal status after treatment.
“The prognosis looks great for both!” EMS says.
The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. The Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
