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Fatal fire under investigation at Westwego home

WESTWEGO, La. (WGNO) — The Westwego Fire Department is investigating a fire that claimed the life of a dog on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Around 7:27 a.m., the Westwego Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene of a 1-alarm fire in the 300 block of Avenue A.

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Within two minutes, firefighters were on scene and found flames coming from several windows of the 1-story house. Bystanders reportedly told firefighters that the residents and their dog may have been inside.

(courtesy/westwego fire department)

The fire was extinguished within 20 minutes, according to fire department officials. During a search of the home, firefighters reported finding a large dog inside deceased.

The residents were later found safe in the neighborhood.

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No further injuries were reported from the fire. American Red Cross officials are assisting the two displaced residents.

The fire remains under investigation.

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