Poughkeepsie, New York Firefighters Save Unconscious Dog From Smoke Filled Home

A late-night call for the City of Poughkeepsie firefighters turned into a mission to save 4 animals.

E-Bike Catches Fire in City of Poughkeepsie Home

Late Monday night, July 8th, 2024, firefighters in the City of Poughkeepsie were dispatched to a call at a residence on Whinfield Street. According to the report, smoke was coming out of the home.

City of Poughkeepsie firefighter and photographer Bill Johnson explains in a social media post that the number of people inside the home was unknown at the time of arrival. Johnson writes that firefighters "forced entry and found a burning E-Bike in the kitchen of the residence and heavy smoke throughout."

The firefighters worked quickly to put out the E-Bike and then dragged it outside of the residence.

Firefighters Find Unconcious Dog in Smoke-Filled Poughkeepsie, NY Home

While one crew was working on the E-Bike, another crew of firefighters was checking the Poughkeepsie New York home for any occupants inside.

Thankfully, no people were found inside. However, firefighters came across an unconscious dog, 2 ferrets, and another dog.

Firefighters worked quickly, providing lifesaving actions to the unconscious pup. After a short time the dog, named Nala, began to regain consciousness. Johnson reports that Nala "was clearly happy to see her owners when they returned home."

You can see more of Bill Johnson's photos of the scene on his website at FDPhotounit.com

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