CLEARWATER, Fla. — Firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home in Clearwater early Sunday morning, according to Clearwater Fire & Rescue.
Crews responded at 6:42 a.m. to a house fire at 1436 Barbara Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the flames and rescued a dog trapped inside.
The dog, named Bandit, was treated at the scene with oxygen before Clearwater Police transported him to a local emergency veterinarian for further care. Officials said Bandit is expected to recover.
No one was home at the time of the fire, which remains under investigation.
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