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Firefighers rescue dog from Coralville fire
CORALVILLE - A dog trapped in a burning duplex was rescued by firefighters Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to a duplex fire in Coralville at 2265 9th street around 3:50 p.m. The front of the unit was destroyed by fire, but it only took crews 15 minutes to get the flames under control.
The woman who owns the duplex was not home at the time of the fire, but firefighters were able to get inside and save a dog. The dog was then taken to a local vet to be treated for smoke inhalation.
Witnesses say the flames began in the kitchen area. No injuries were reported.
A Coralville duplex caught fire Tuesday afternoon. No one was home at the time, but firefighters were able to save a dog. (Sourcemedia Group)
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