Lengthy Island hearth: Firefighters rescue canine from basement after flames destroy Port Washington dwelling

PORT WASHINGTON, Lengthy Island (WABC) — A home on Lengthy Island was misplaced in a fireplace, however firefighters discovered and saved a canine.

The flames tore via a house on White Oak Drive in Port Washington simply earlier than 8 p.m. Friday, whereas the homeowners weren’t at dwelling.

Firefighters compelled their method into the home, the place they found the canine named Dee-Jay within the basement. He was unhurt.

The reason for the hearth is underneath investigation.