Two animals were saved from a house fire Monday, February 10 on 450 South in North Judson.
According to North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Chief Todd Jackson, North Judson-Wayne Township firefighters responded to a house fire on 450 South where they found a home with flames coming out of a basement window and extending up to the eves of the house. The crew stretched hose to apply quick exterior water. Once the line was in place, a search team was immediately deployed inside the home. Visibility was under one foot in much of the house. The search team was able to clear the house for human life and then moved focus to animals. Firefighters located and rescued one cat and one guinea pig. Knox-Center Township Fire Department firefighters arrived at the scene and assisted in the search for animals, overhaul, and water supply.
After speaking with the homeowner, all animals were accounted for and safe. The two animals removed from the home are expected to make a full recovery.
No injuries occurred on this fire call. Starke County EMS stood by on scene ready to assist.
The fire was determined to be accidental in nature, according to the report.
