SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - An electrical problem caused a fire to break out at a house in Southwest Miami-Dade that led crews to rescue three dogs inside, but two did not survive, officials said.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the home in the area of Southwest 118th Avenue and 212th Street, just before 5:30 a.m., Thursday.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the left side of the house and made their way inside.
After working to battle the flames, the fire was put out shortly after.
Officials said there were no residents inside the home, but three dogs were rescued.
Firefighters worked to resuscitate the dogs by giving them oxygen, but only one survived.
Officials later determined the cause of the fire was electrical.
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