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UPDATE, 3:05 p.m.: From Humboldt Bay Fire

We would like to clarify the number of dogs involved in the October 13 structure fire in Fields Landing, as our original news release contained an error.

A total of eight dogs were located inside the residence. Two were found deceased, and six were removed from the structure. Of those six, three were responsive, while the remaining three puppies required resuscitation efforts. Two puppies were successfully resuscitated, but unfortunately, the third did not survive.

In total, five dogs survived and three lost their lives.

We apologize for the discrepancy in our original news release and appreciate the opportunity to clarify.

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Press release from Humboldt Bay Fire:

At approximately 11:11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, Humboldt Bay Fire responded with three engines, one truck company, and two chief officers to a reported structure fire in the 6500 block of Third Street in Fields Landing.

While en route, firefighters were advised that all occupants had evacuated the residence, but several pets remained inside. Upon arrival, Engine 8112 reported smoke and fire showing from a single-story, single-family residence and initiated an interior fire attack. Truck 8181 arrived shortly afterward and conducted an interior search and vertical ventilation operations.

During the search, firefighters located seven dogs inside the residence. Two dogs had succumbed to the fire, while the remaining five were rescued and removed from the structure. Three of the rescued dogs required resuscitation efforts by firefighters. Two dogs were successfully resuscitated and reunited with their owners.

Firefighters brought the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes. There were no civilian injuries. One Humboldt Bay Fire firefighter sustained a minor injury, was treated at a local hospital, and was subsequently released back to duty.

Estimated property damage is approximately $150,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Humboldt Bay Fire personnel remained on scene for approximately two hours to fully extinguish the fire and complete operations.

Humboldt Bay Fire extends its appreciation to City Ambulance, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the California Highway Patrol, and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance at the scene. Arcata Fire District and Samoa Peninsula Fire District provided coverage of Humboldt Bay Fire’s response area while crews operated at the incident.

Humboldt Bay Fire recognizes the heartbreaking loss of family pets and extends its sympathy to the residents affected by this fire.

All Humboldt Bay Fire apparatus are equipped with medical pet resuscitation equipment, and firefighters receive training in pet resuscitation. This equipment and training enable firefighters to provide lifesaving care to animals encountered during emergency incidents.