A California family's dog helped save its owner from a fire that sparked after an explosion in the garage of their Poway home Tuesday morning.
The blast occurred just before 10 a.m. and the fast-moving flames quickly spread to the attic, according to Poway Fire Department's Deputy Fire Chief Brian Mitchell.
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Within 20 minutes, crews had knocked down the fire, according to Poway Fire Battalion Chief Jesus Ramirez.
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A woman who was home alone with the dog was able to get out safely and uninjured, Ramirez said.
"She told me that she was able to get notification from her dog who nudged her that something was off in the house," Chief Ramirez said.
The family of four was displaced by the fire.
Crews have not confirmed what caused the fire, but officials believe the blast may have come from firearms ammunition and paint in the garage.
