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Firefighters save dog from Sherman Oaks house fire
The fire was put out in half an hour.
LOS ANGELES - A Sherman Oaks family is celebrating a joyful reunion after Los Angeles firefighters saved their dogs from a house fire Wednesday night.
What we know:
The fire was reported just after 8:30 p.m. at a home on West Rhinestone Drive, where flames from a pine tree and downed power lines spread to an attached garage, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
In the chaos of the emergency, the family dog went missing, sparking fears for their safety as smoke filled the area.
However, firefighters were able to successfully locate the dog unharmed and quickly return the dog to its grateful owners.
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What's next:
While the family is back together, fire crews are conducting a final overhaul to ensure the structure is safe.
The LAFD will continue to investigate the sequence of what led to the downed power wires and pine tree igniting.
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Neighbors can expect utility workers in the area to repair the damaged electrical lines.
The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles Fire Department.