Mexico Public Safety reports four dogs died in a house fire on Friday, January 10, 2025.
According to the news release an off duty Mexico Public Safety firefighter saw smoke from a fire, coming from inside a house in the 1200 block of Hendricks just before noon on Friday.
Upon arrival of additional personnel and equipment, the fire was discovered in the basement.
It was contained and extinguished in that area with the basement suffering moderate fire damage and the rest of the home suffering moderate smoke damage.
The resident was not home at the time of the fire but there were numerous dogs inside.
Mexico Public Safety was able to rescue three dogs and they were temporarily turned over to Mexico Animal Control.
Mexico Public Safety says an investigation indicates the fire started in an area where there were numerous small appliances and other electrical devices plugged into one power strip with the power strip and cords covered by other personal items.