By WMBD TV

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Fire Department saved a dog from a Wednesday morning apartment fire.

According to Bloomington Fire Facebook, firefighters were sent to #1 Willedrob Rd. around 9:30 a.m. and saw smoke coming from the third floor of an apartment.

Handlines were used on the third floor as firefighters discovered a fire in the kitchen. It was put out with less than 200 gallons of water.

After searching for victims, they were able to find a dog still in the apartment complex.

All told, four engines, one truck, and two ambulances helped with the fire. They stayed an extra two hours to help with water damage, clearing smoke and helping residents.

“Everyone did a great job today. They located the fire, minimized the loss of the people’s belongings, and rescued a dog,” said Battalion Chief Pat Miller.

The cause of the fire was unattended cooking, but damage to the building is described as minimal. The third floor took a lot of damage from smoke, fire and water. The two apartments below suffered smoke and water damage. The total cost of the loss is still being determined.

Seven people were displaced and there were no injuries reported.

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