By Associated Press - Saturday, December 7, 2019

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Authorities are crediting a dog for five people’s escape from a burning Savannah home.

Savannah fire officials say the pet named Sammy alerted the occupants to the fire at the rear of the home Friday morning.

Sammy and the five people got out unharmed. Another dog and two cats died.



Firefighters say a freezer was likely to blame for the blaze.

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