Multiple dogs dead after northwest Edmonton house fire

Three dogs are dead after a fire at a home in northwest Edmonton.

Fire crews arrived around 7 p.m. to a house near 128 Avenue and 134 Street Wednesday after witnesses reported that the back deck was on fire.

EFRS district chief Michael Budge was on scene and he said an extra two crews were called in to help fight the blaze, which was called under control around 8:30 p.m.

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said no one was inside at the time of the fire, but three dogs inside were killed.

A total of 24 firefighters were called to the fire, and Budge said the team is always sad when there is any loss of life. 

“We do our best. We always want to put life first, but in this case we were unable to save the pets’ lives,” Budge said. “Deepest condolences to the family and members.

“They lost family members today.”

EFRS encourages homeowners to keep pets near entrances when they’re away from home, and to keep collars on pets and leashes nearby in case firefighters need to rescue them.