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Pets rescued during Atchison house fire response

By Brian Hagen

08/16/2021

(KAIR)--A Saturday afternoon house fire was battled by Atchison Fire Crews who were called to 1431 Santa Fe Street shortly after 2:15 Saturday afternoon.

According to Fire Chief Patrick Weishaar, when crews arrived, after the fire was reported by a passerby, they “found smoke coming from the 2-story home.”

Unaware if anyone was inside the the home, Weishaar said that “initiated firefighters to conduct a rapid search of the smoke filled residence,” where “heavy fire was found on the first floor, at the rear of the building, in the kitchen, which was extinguished quickly, and multiple pets were able to be rescued” by firefighters.

According to a release, from Weishaar, Atchison Police Officers, who were on the scene, “acted quickly, working with Atchison County 911 dispatchers to identify the homeowners, and make contact, insuring everyone was accounted for, including the pets that were rescued.”

A cause of the fire is not immediately available, with the investigation continuing through the weekend.

The Salvation Army is assisting the family.

According to Weishaar, Atchison County EMS responded to the residence “to standby for any injuries encountered,” adding that “they assisted in the care of the rescued pets by providing oxygen to treat for any smoke inhalation,” with the Atchison Fire Department and EMS both carrying oxygen kits for small pets.

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