Firefighters in Spokane Valley, Washington, rescued a dog from a burning car, finding the animal alive in the rear of the vehicle despite melted whiskers and signs of smoke inhalation.
With emergency oxygen from Engine 7, the pup improved enough to get back on his feet and reunite with his owner.
Here’s what to know
According to KXLY, Spokane Valley firefighters arrived at a car fire and learned a dog was still inside the flame-engulfed vehicle.
The owner and two friends had been shopping at a nearby grocery store and did not know the animal was trapped.
KXLY reported that the dog had retreated to the back of the vehicle as it tried to escape the heat and smoke. Engine 7 crews found him there after beating back the fire…