Auckland house fire: 13 puppies rescued from burning house

A dozen puppies rescued from a burning Auckland property are now being treated at a veterinary centre.

Emergency services had been trying to get the trapped animals from the flames at the back of the Lynmore Drive in Hillpark, South Auckland, property this morning.

A witness said fire crews rescued more than a dozen puppies.

“I am an ex-volunteer firefighter so when I saw the burning house I went there to make sure all the occupants were safe. The fire brigade had not arrived at that time and the woman told me there was a puppy inside.

“So we let the firefighters know when they arrived. A total of 13 puppies were rescued.”

The house was “very badly damaged”, the witness said.

About 13 puppies rescued from a burning house in Hillpark, Auckland this morning.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told the Herald the puppies were taken to a nearby vet.

Three fire engines were at the burning house, which was well alight when they arrived shortly after 8.30am.

“People were out but some of the animals, dogs, were inside. It is too early to know how it started.”

The spokesperson said firefighters had been able to get the blaze under control.