Family escapes house fire, dog dies

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- A family is mourning the loss of their pet after a fire engulfed their home.

The flames sparked early Thursday morning at a home near Northwest 134th Street and Fifth Avenue. Officials said the fire may have started in a bedroom.

They made it out safely. However, their dog did not survive.

The Red Cross is now assisting the family in finding a place to stay.

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