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Dog saved from house fire in Desert Hills

The dog was pulled from the fire unresponsive and not breathing, according to the fire department.

DESERT HILLS, Ariz. — Fire crews came to the rescue of a dog trapped in a fire in Desert Hills Saturday morning.

Captain Brent Fenton with Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical said the dog was found in a smoke filled home after crews put a house fire.

The dog was unresponsive and not breathing. Firefighters used a specialized device to save the dog.

"Our crews were able to successfully resuscitate the dog utilizing our FIDO Bag, which is a specialized bag of equipment used to treat pets after a fire," said Fenton.

Credit: Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical

The lifesaving bag was provided to the fire department by the Fetch Foundation. 

No other injuries were reported in the fire. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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