Footage from body cameras worn by first responders shows the moment officers rushed into a smoke-filled building in New Jersey to rescue dozens of dogs from a fire, and the strangers who also helped. It shows a heroic act.
First responders sprinted to a Fairfield luxury pet hotel trapped in thick smoke from a heavy fire at a nearby store.
According to police, a total of 46 dogs were found inside the room. All were subsequently accounted for, uninjured, and rescued by police and firefighters who did everything in their power to get the puppies out.
“It was all a little bit of everything,” said Fairfield Police Officer Stacy Chiarolanza. “Not only were they carrying small dogs, but they also found a large amount of leashes inside, and they were able to get the dog to the back on a leash.” Told. “For a moment, the dog was missing, and then, like the finale of a fairy tale, one of the officers walked out with the dog in his arms.''
Graham Clark had just turned the corner to close up his shop when he witnessed the fire on his way home with his wife on Saturday night. He knew he had to stop and help.
“We called 911 and checked to see if anyone was in obvious danger,” Clark said. “As soon as we found out there was a dog in the building, we thought, 'Okay, people are going to come in and take the dog out, so we need someone to hold the dog outside. ’ So my wife and I and some friends who were working here late, corralled the dog.”
Once outside, the dogs were taken to a backyard enclosure, then taken to another pet facility and eventually reunited with their families.
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the police officers, firefighters, and team members at the Humane Society. All of our emergency procedures in place were in place to quickly and efficiently “This led to decisive action and allowed us to maintain safety.” Furry guests are safe even in stressful situations. ”
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. An investigation by the fire department is ongoing.
“I'm so happy. I know things could have gotten much worse. I sent four police officers to the scene without breathing apparatus and risked their lives to rescue these dogs. They don't call themselves heroes, but we all know they are definitely heroes,'' Chiarolanza said.
