An alert dog helped its owner and a pair of feline friends escape a massive house fire in Parksville on Thursday.
An early morning blaze reduced a house on Martindale Road to rubble, but occupant Teryn Dyck, her two cats and heroic pooch were able to get out safely.
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After being alerted to the blaze, Dyck and her animals quickly escaped through the basement door.
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For the time being Dyck is not sure what will happen next. Family friends have created a to help with financial expenses. The online fundraiser can be found at
Parksville Fire Department (PFD) received a call at approximately 4 a.m. on Jan. 14, of a structure on fire. According to assistant fire chief Steven Liedl, the PFD was assisted by crews from Coombs/Hilliers, Errington, Nanoose Bay and Qualicum Beach. BC Ambulance Service, RCMP and BC Hydro personnel were also on-scene.
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