Barking Dog Rescued From Rubble Days After Virginia Home Explosion

They say cats have nine lives, but a dog in Virginia has at least two after being found in the rubble of the Haymarket home explosion nearly a week later.

The aftermath of the explosion in Haymarket.
Photo Credit: *Prince William County Professional Firefighters*

Loudoun EMS Units are enroute to Haymarket in Prince William County for a gas related house explosion on the 5990 block of Colby Hunt Ct.
Photo Credit: *Facebook via Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756*

Zak Failla

10/21/2024 1:53 p.m.

On Monday morning, Prince William Professional Firefighter crews were called to the site of the home explosion in the 5900 block of Colby Hunt Court, when there was a report of a dog barking from inside the remnants of the residence.

The rescue came six days after the home exploded at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 when a contractor working in the area and accidentally struck a gas line, completely destroying the home, which housed two families and multiple pets.

Some cats are still reportedly missing.

"(Crews) worked diligently to free the pup from the collapsed home, reuniting her with her family," officials said. "After an incredible story of survival, the dog is expected to make a full recovery from the incident."

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