Firefighters Respond to Indiana Home Fire; Pets Rescued
When I first read about the house fire on the northside of Vanderburgh County, I felt that familiar mix of concern and relief we all get hearing about emergencies close to home. Around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, crews were called to the 5800 block of Twickingham Drive after reports of flames at a single-family home.
Thankfully, no one inside was hurt, but what caught my attention—and I’m sure it will catch yours—was that pets were involved.
Firefighters worked quickly, and Animal Control had to step in to carry at least one dog to safety. Reading that made me pause. It’s easy to forget how vulnerable our pets are during house fires, and seeing them rescued unharmed brings a sense of reassurance…