Some say a dog is a man’s best friend, but early Sunday morning one Hawarden blue heeler became man’s best fire alarm.
At approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, Hawarden Fire and Rescue and Ireton Fire were dispatched to a structure fire with flames visible at 902 Ave. C in Hawarden. Upon arrival Hawarden Fire saw flames coming from the home in the southeast corner and the fire was spreading to the garage.
“Upon entry, the house was fully engulfed,” said Hawarden fire chief Duane Schiefen.
Homeowners Carlos Bueso and Sandra Ocampo got out safely thanks to Blue, their canine companion.
“The family was asleep and the dog alerted them of the fire and everyone got out safely,” Schiefen said.