Fire damages single family residence in Hart Flat; Pet cat saved
Fire damages single family residence in Hart Flat
By: Sean Collins, KCFD Public Information Officer
Description: KCFD uses special equipment to resuscitate family pet
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Posted by editor Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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0 responses 0 comments Hart Flat, CA – On Thursday, December 6th at approximately 02:26 pm, a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire at 27922 Valley Oak Rd. Approximately 40 Kern County Firefighters including academy trainees arrived on scene in quick fashion. The fire was reported by a neighbor who saw smoke coming from an attic vent. A pet cat was given oxygen resuscitation at the scene and survived the fire.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with smoke coming from the attic vents of the property. The fire appears to have started in the ground floor laundry room. A quick fire attack ensured that the fire was contained to the area of ignition. It was reported to the crews that the family’s pets were still in the house. A pet cat was found and crews began resuscitation using specially designed masks for use with medical oxygen. KCFD teamed up with Help Animals Inc. to provide assistance to household pets in need of resuscitation and / or oxygen therapy. A set of equipment is available on each frontline Fire Engine. Total damage and contents loss to the property is estimated at $95,000.00.
The cause of the fire is likely to be accidental.
A family dog, and two cats did not survive.
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