Wellsboro Fire Department

8/1/2023-12:27:07 hours Wellsboro Fire Department was dispatched as part of a 2nd alarm response to Bloss Township for the report of a house fire with flames showing. Multiple callers reported the building well involved. Tanker 1-5 and Rescue 1-8 responded. Upon arrival crews worked in fire suppression activities. Upon assisting crews from Department 2 (Mansfield) with the removal of a roll up garage door. One puppy was located. Tenants of the residence reported that several other dogs were missing and presumed in the residence. A search was performed by Department 1,2 personnel while department 4 personnel continued with suppression operations.

Three adult dogs were located covered in soot and having significant respiratory distress. Later 5 other puppies would be located behind a dryer in the garage area and were evacuated outside to the tenants. Great work by all crews involved in yesterday’s incident!!!