Several animals rescued, 1 cat suspected dead in Brooksville fire, investigated as possible arson

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - Hernando County firefighters responded to a house fire in Brooksville early Wednesday morning and rescued several animals.

According to Brooksville Fire Rescue, the State Fire Marshal has been requested for ‘suspected arson’ after a fire broke out in the 200 block of Dogwood Drive on Wednesday.

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At 3:34 a.m., Brooksville and Hernando Fire Rescue responded to the home where they saw flames and smoke from the back of the single-story home.

All human occupants made it out, but firefighters had to rescue 4 dogs, 15 cats, and 3 rabbits. One rabbit died in the fire, according to officials. The Red Cross is responding to assist the occupants and help place the animals.

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