Saskatchewan

12 pets rescued from burning building in Regina, but 1 dies

Firefighters rescued six kittens, four adult cats and two dogs from a burning home in Regina on Monday evening, but one of the dogs did not survive.

No people injured, pets in care of Regina Humane Society

Firefighters outside a house with smoke coming from the windows.
Firefighters respond to a blaze in the 1100 block of Empress Street in Regina on Monday evening. (Regina Fire & Protective Services)

Firefighters rescued a dozen pets from a burning home in Regina, but one dog did not survive.

Regina Fire & Protective Services said it was called to the fire in the 1100 block of Empress Street just after 8 p.m. CST Monday.

Crews put out the fire, which was contained in just one suite of the multi-family building.

Firefighters brought out six kittens, four adult cats and two dogs, but one of the dogs died.

The remaining pets are in the care of the Regina Humane Society.

No people were reported to be injured.

The fire remains under investigation.