Santa Ana: Family Dog Dies During Fire Inside Home

07.17.2022 | 10:14 PM | SANTA ANA – A fire inside a home displaced three and claimed the life of a family dog, Sunday night.

Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at a home in the 1200 block of South Shelton Street, near West Russell Avenue, around 10:14 PM.

When crews arrived on scene they located heavy smoke showing from a single-story duplex. and made entry into the rear unit where they discovered a room and contents fire.

The fire was quickly extinguished but heavy smoke continued to pump through the home as officials searched for an unaccounted for dog.

Sadly the dog was located deceased inside the home.

The Red Cross was requested to assist with two adults and one minor that were displaced as a result of the fire.

Fire investigators responded to the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze.

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