East Bakersfield – Just after 4:45 P.M. on January 25, 2012, Kern County Firefighters received a call for a structure fire in the 1200 block of Oswell Street. Approximately twenty firefighters responded to the incident. 

Upon arrival, firefighters were faced with smoke and flames coming from the living room area of the home with reports of possible occupants still inside the house. Crews made a quick and aggressive attack on the fire while searching for any trapped occupants. No one was home at the time of the fire, however there were nine pets in the house when the fire occurred. Four dogs were saved, including one revived by firefighters at the scene (See attached picture.) Two dogs and one cat were confirmed dead. Two cats remain unaccounted for. 

No injuries were reported and damages are estimated at $80,000.00. Firefighters saved approximately $40,000.00 worth of property and contents. Assistance was received from Bakersfield City Fire Department, CHP, Animal Control, and KCSO. The Red Cross was called to assist the person displaced by this fire.

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