Banda: Dog is often regarded as man’s best friend, their loyalty and love is often said to be unmatchable. A pet dog saved the lives of at least 30 people by waking them up with his constant barks as a devastating fire broke out alerted people. The incident took place at an electronics and furniture showroom situated in a residential colony. The owner used to live on the top floor of the four-storey building.
“The dog kept barking at the fire which alerted everyone and allowed them to escape safely. The dog later died when a cylinder blasted,” said one of the eyewitnesses.
Four building in the area received serious damage, goods worth crores got destroyed in the fire. The short circuit in the first floor led to a fire that quickly spread due to firewood that was illegally stored in the area, a fire official was quoted as saying by a news agency.
