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From CBS News: Hundreds of animals were killed after a fire swept through a Northwest Dallas shopping center on Friday morning.
The Dallas Fire-Rescue Department announced that 579 animals died as a result of the fire at Plaza Latina Bazaar on Harry Hines Boulevard – most from smoke inhalation.
The animals who died had been housed in an exotic pet store.
“Most were small birds, but there were also chickens, hamsters, two dogs and two cats,” said Robert Borse, a spokesman for Dallas Fire-Rescue. “No exotic animals were found on the site at the time of recovery.”
Borse explained, “While fire did not reach the pet shop, a great deal of smoke did enter. While DFR personnel did search and attempt rescue, all animals (remaining) in the shop unfortunately perished due to smoke inhalation.”
Dallas firefighters were able to rescue about two dozen animals, including miniature pigs, guinea pigs, and rabbits. They also performed CPR on a tortoise and revived a puppy that was near death.
Heartbreaking update 💔
Dallas Animal Services says 579 animals died in the fire at Plaza Latina.
Firefighters were able to save some animals, doing CPR on a tortoise and reviving a dog.@CBSNewsTexas pic.twitter.com/4Xg5A2rT2x— Dawn White (@DawnWhiteNews) January 4, 2025
Dallas Texas Firefighters Resuscitate Animals During a Daring Fire Rescue |
A fire broke out at an exotic pet store in the Latina Bazaar Shopping Center, also known as Plaza Latina, in Dallas. Firefighters heroically rescued and resuscitated puppies and other animals, creating… pic.twitter.com/ZqOUphvWe2
— Andrea Shaffer, Employment/Labor Law (@Andreafreedom76) January 4, 2025
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Tragic 💔 579 animals killed after fire rips through Dallas shopping center, officials say. MORE: https://t.co/nvQhGKI67S pic.twitter.com/DjkE41mkQJ
— KWTX News 10 (@kwtx) January 4, 2025
ANIMAL RESCUE | Hundreds of animals were killed after a fire swept through a Northwest Dallas shopping center on Friday morning. https://t.co/xu0Joegnt4 pic.twitter.com/1xrvhtZlvY
— FOX SA (@KABBFOX29) January 5, 2025
Fire damaged part of the Plaza Latina Bazaar on Harry Hines Boulevard in Northwest Dallas on Friday morning. More than 500 animals were killed due to smoke inhalation, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. https://t.co/uZ9lLvr7E0
— FOX 9 (@FOX9) January 5, 2025
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