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| Firefighter hurt, pets die in Salem house fire - Eagle-Tribune Posted: 12 Dec 2010 11:47 PM PST SALEM — A firefighter was injured, three pets killed and several people displaced when fire ravaged a Seed Street home early yesterday morning. People living in the home were able to escape when fire broke out at 32 Seed St. around 12:20 a.m. A 911 call was received from someone living in the single-family Cape-style home, said fire Capt. Stephane Cattin. When fire crews arrived, they found thick smoke and flames coming from the upper floors of the home. Firefighters attempted an interior attack of the blaze but were pushed back by intense heat and flames, Cattin said. Working from the outside the house, crews sprayed water through the windows and through a hole in the roof, Cattin said. Eventually, after flames were subdued, firefighters were able to get inside to the "seat of the fire," which appeared to be on the second floor. Flames also damaged the first floor of the home, Cattin said. The home's owner is listed as Christopher LeFebvre, who purchased the house in June 2005, according to town assessing records available online. The house, built in 1948, is assessed at $258,000, according to the online records. One firefighter, whose name was not released last night, was hurt when his leg went through a floor and his knee was twisted, Cattin said. The firefighter was treated and released at Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen yesterday. The American Red Cross was helping those living in the home to find temporary shelter, Cattin said. Three pets were lost in the fire. However, Cattin noted there were "no civilian injuries." "The bottom line is everybody got out OK," he said. There were 15 Salem firefighters on duty at the time of the blaze. In addition, firefighters from Derry, Methuen, Windham, Pelham, Hampstead and Lawrence assisted crews at the scene and covered town stations. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. • • • Join the discussion. To comment on stories and see what others are saying, log on to eagletribune.com. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 13 Dec 2010 12:47 PM PST Encourage Gift of Dog License; Due Jan. 1 HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 13, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Giving or receiving a puppy or other new pet as a gift this holiday season may seem like a great idea, but Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding encouraged consumers to think carefully before adopting or buying pets for others. "It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the season, but it's important to make sure the pet is going to a home that is fully prepared to care for it," Redding said. "Pet ownership brings enormous responsibility that continues long after the holiday season fades into a memory." Redding also noted that animals from shelters or rescues make great pets and can provide years of loyal companionship. Statewide, there are more than 250 humane societies and rescues that have pets available for adoption. If purchasing a dog from a breeder, ensure the breeder is reputable and visit before buying to inspect the dogs and facilities. To check the breeder's kennel inspection report, or reports for shelters and rescues, visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and click on "Bureaus, Commissions and Councils," then "Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement." Redding said a license is a great gift for those who already own a dog. In addition to being required, a license often helps lost pets be returned to the owner. State law requires that puppies be at least eight weeks old before being adopted or purchased, and all dogs three months or older be licensed by Jan. 1 each year. License applications are available at county treasurers' offices. For a list of county treasurers, or a printable license application, visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and click "Forms." To aid the Department of Agriculture's efforts to enforce the dog law, Pennsylvanians are asked to confidentially report unsatisfactory conditions at kennels or illegal kennel that may be operating in the community. Call the department's toll-free tip line at 1-877-DOG-TIP1 (1-877-364-8471). Media Contact: Matt Tindall, 717-787-5085 SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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