Man Enters Burning RV to Rescue Dog

Firegfighters say the animal was uninjured, but the decision to reenter a burning vehicle could have cost the man his life.

Charred RV was a total loss Photo Courtesy: Bill Holmstrom/Salem Fire

(SALEM) - Salem Firefighters say a man is lucky after reentering a burning motor home to save a family pet. Crews responded to the 9:22 AM fire Monday at Salem Campground, 3700 Hagers Grove Rd SE that sent the 44-yr old man to the hospital. Salem Fire Captain Reed Godfrey says firefighters helped the owner and his dog out of the engulfed RV. The man reportedly went inside the motor home to retrieve the family dog, which was not injured in the fire. Fire Department Spokesman Bill Holmstrom says firefighters made an aggressive attack and stopped the fire, however the RV and its contents appeared to be a total loss. The estimated cost of the recreational vehicle and its contents is $60,000. The family had no insurance. Fire Investigators say they are continuing their investigation. There is a safety message in the story according to Holmstrom, Salem Firefighters warn everyone not to re-enter a fire. Get out and stay out.

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I'm afraid I'd go back inside to get my much loved pets as well.

Yes, get out and stay out is, of course the thing to do. However, if my pup were in there, no way could I stand outside and let her burn.

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