Coralville firefighters save dog from duplex blaze

CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — A dog has been treated for smoke inhalation after being rescued by firefighters in Coralville.

Authorities say the dog’s owner wasn’t home on Tuesday afternoon, and the dog was trapped inside the burning duplex.

The Gazette says firefighters got inside and saved the dog, which was taken to a veterinarian for treatment.

The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen. The cause is being investigated.