BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man managed to escape his home when it burst into flames early Monday because his dog woke him up, authorities said.
According to Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services, firefighters responded to a residential fire around 4:25 a.m., WFLA reported. Crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming from a single-wide manufactured home, the television station reported.
Officials said the dog managed to rouse the homeowner, allowing both of them to escape.
MEDIA RELEASE December 7, 2020 Residential Fire Results in Total Loss (Brooksville, FL) At 4:25 a.m. Hernando County...
Posted by Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services on Monday, December 7, 2020
The owner told fire officials that he had a fire going in the fireplace, and believes that a log rolled out, igniting the floor of the home, according to a post on the Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services’ Facebook page.
Fire officials said there were no working smoke detectors in the residence, WTSP reported.
The fire was under control by 5:15 a.m., but firefighters said severe damages resulted in a total loss, WTVT reported.
“(We) would like to remind the community (to) change smoke detector batteries twice a year and conduct routine fire risk assessment on your homes,” Hernando County Fire & Emergency Services said in a statement. “Fireplaces should be properly maintained and have protective screens to prevent sparks and debris from escaping.”
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