A terrified pup narrowly escaped a garage fire Sunday morning in a Southwest Fresno neighborhood.
"There was a space heater in the garage for the dog," says Battalion Chief Tim Fulmer.
That's what Fresno Fire detectives believe might be to blame.
The garage damaged by smoke and soot that also got into the attic of the home, leaving the family with a hefty bill.
According to firefighters, they're lucky in comparison to a Northwest Fresno Family.
Detectives say on Saturday, a space heater sparked a fire that tore through their home.
All three residents and their dog made it out safely but were scarred emotionally. Their house was left with significant damage.
"Because there are no open flames with space heaters, a lot of people don't realize how dangerous they can be," says Jonathan Lopez with the Fresno Fire Department.