Family Dog Helps Alert Guilderland Homeowners to Early Morning Fire

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A quick-thinking family dog may have helped prevent a much worse tragedy during an early morning house fire in Guilderland on Friday.

According to NewsChannel 13, firefighters were called to a home on Ayre Drive shortly after 5:30 a.m. after reports of a fire on the upper floor.

The homeowner told the station that the first sign that something was wrong came when the family dog suddenly ran downstairs. Her son then discovered a small fire in the attic area.

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Occupants Safely Evacuated

Crews from McKownville, along with several mutual aid departments, arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the second floor and roof of the two-story home. Thankfully, all occupants had safely evacuated by the time firefighters arrived.

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Scanner reports from Guilderland Scanner Updates indicate water was on the fire within minutes, with the blaze knocked down before 6 a.m. Fire investigators were later called to the scene.

The home on Ayre Drive in Guilderland, where a fire broke out on Friday morning. Reports say that the family dog was quick to alert the residents inside.  Photo: Google Maps

The homeowner told NewsChannel 13 that the fire appeared to be near an air conditioning and electrical component in the attic. While she believes the cause may be electrical, that has not been officially determined.

The homeowner, her son, a family friend, and the family dog all escaped safely. The homeowner's son suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, according to reports.