Firefighters saved the life of a dog by giving it CPR after a fire engulfed a home in Perth’s northern suburbs.

Emergency services were called out to the single-storey Wentworth Way about 12.40am on Friday, with three people and a dog fleeing the property.

Witnesses said firefighters gave the dog CPR before taking it to a vet for further treatment.

District officer Darryl Browning said the home was fully engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived.

He said smoke alarms saved the occupants.

“Smoke alarms alerted the occupants and has saved lives tonight,” Mr Browning said.

“It’s a reminder to everyone to have smoke alarms and make sure they’re operational.”

It is understood the fire was accidental.

Firefighters saved the life of a dog by giving it CPR after a fire engulfed a home in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Emergency services were called out to the single-storey Wentworth Way about 12.40am on Friday, with three people and a dog fleeing the property.
Witnesses said firefighters gave the dog CPR before taking it to a vet for further treatment.
District officer Darryl Browning said the home was fully engulfed by flames when firefighters arrived.
He said smoke alarms saved the occupants.
“Smoke alarms alerted the occupants and has saved lives tonight,” Mr Browning said.
“It’s a reminder to everyone to have smoke alarms and make sure they’re operational.”
It is understood the fire was accidental.

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