Two dogs killed in house fire in Brunswick Hills

BRUNSWICK HILLS, Ohio (WOIO) – The fire that broke out at a Brunswick Hills home claimed the lives of the owner’s two dogs, fire officials confirmed.

According to the Brunswick Hills Fire Department, it is the second home fire in the community and the third major fire in Medina County in eight days.

Brunswick Hills first responders and mutual aid units were dispatched to the house fire on Edmund Court at approximately 12:55 a.m. on Oct. 24, BHFD said.

According to BHFD, crews arrived to find heavy smoke conditions and the homeowner outside.

The homeowner told firefighters that two dogs were still in the house, BHFD reported.

BHFD said crews used a pre-connected hose line to battle the kitchen fire.

According to BHFD, additional firefighters searched the home and found the two dogs.

Firefighters removed the dogs from the home and performed life-saving measures, BHFD said.

Despite their efforts, BHFD confirmed that the dogs died from smoke inhalation.

The Medina County Fire Investigation Task Force is investigating the fire.

The cause and extent of the damage are not yet known.

BHFD said the following agencies assisted on scene:

Brunswick fire department
Hinckley Township Fire Department
North Royalton Fire Department
City of Strongsville Fire Department