South Bend, IN – A woman and two dogs were rescued early Wednesday morning after a house fire broke out on Johnson Street in South Bend, prompting a rapid response from local firefighters just before dawn.
According to the South Bend Fire Department, crews were dispatched shortly before 5:30 a.m. Wednesday to a reported residential structure fire in the 1100 block of Johnson Street, located in St. Joseph County, near the South Bend metro area. When firefighters arrived, they found an active fire on the first floor of the home that had already extended to the second floor.
Firefighters immediately initiated a fire attack while conducting primary searches of the residence. During the search, crews located a woman leaning out of a first-floor window at the back of the home. She was safely rescued from the house and was described as conscious and alert at the scene.
The woman was transported to Memorial Hospital for further evaluation. Officials said her condition has not been released as of Wednesday morning.
In addition to the resident, firefighters also rescued two dogs from inside the home. Fire officials confirmed both animals appeared to be in good health and were not injured during the incident.
The fire was brought under control within approximately 20 minutes, limiting further damage to the structure. No firefighters were injured while battling the blaze.
Authorities have not yet released information on what caused the fire. The incident remains under investigation by the South Bend Fire Department.
Residents in the area may have noticed emergency vehicles and temporary road activity during the early morning response.
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