Pine Island Firefighters Extinguish House Fire, Save Two Dogs

Pine Island, MN (KROC AM News) -  A fire broke out Thursday at a rural home a few miles south of Pine Island.

A woman returning to the home around 3:45 PM opened the front door and saw the fire near the chimney. The 52-year-old went inside in hopes of rescuing her two dogs but was forced to back out because of the heat and smoke.

Pine Island firefighters arrived and put out the fire - and saved the dogs.

No word on the extent of damage. The house is located at 7525 117th ST NW.

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