Firemen rescue dog from burning garage
Published: March 9, 2007
An unconscious dog trapped behind bicycles at the back of a burning garage was rescued after firemen dislodged a stuck door, police said.
Police Officer Luis Vasquez arrived at 0-40 Plaza Road on Saturday as the homeowner was trying to open the burning garage with an electric door opener, police Sgt. Derek Bastinck said. The firefighters dislodged the door, which was off its track, Bastinck said.
Vasquez moved the bicycles and administered oxygen with a mask to the 40-pound German short-haired pointer, Bastinck said. The dog was taken to Oradell Animal Hospital.
The homeowner, identified only as a middle-aged man, felt ill later from smoke inhalation and was taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
The fire, which caused extensive damage to the garage, appeared to be from an electrical outlet, Bastinck said.
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