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Two babies have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs destroyed a family home. Firefighters found the house on Povey Place, Parmelia engulfed in flames when they arrived about 10.20am on Tuesday. It took approximately an hour to bring the fire under control. Two young boys – a toddler and an infant – were taken to Rockingham General Hospital for evaluation for smoke inhalation. Two young children have been dramatically saved as a fire in Perth's inner suburbs claimed a suburban home Nine News Credit: Supplied The cause of the fire was suspected to be an overloaded clothes dryer. '(The) women came on out with two or three children, screaming away saying 'get the fire brigade, get the fire brigade, we're on fire',' neighbour Mel Rhoden told 9 News. 'To see that and standing there not being able to do anything, it was terrible.' The family dog was also reportedly trapped inside the house throughout the ordeal however eventually managed to escape unharmed. The damage to the house was estimated to be more than half a million dollars making it a write-off. Fire and Emergency Services station officer John Sharp said the family were 'obviously in shock, but they've got a lot of family and support around them'. A GoFundMe page has since been created to help the family. 'Sadly today we lost our beloved family home due to a house fire,' organiser Nakita said. 'With this being said we have lost everything and just managed to walk away with the clothes on our backs and our babies in our arms. 'This has come as a big shock to our family as we are preparing to lay our beloved Dad and Pop to rest this Friday. 'All our funeral clothes and funeral supplies were also sadly lost.'
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Pet dog hailed a hero after couple's home goes up in flames
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A pet dog has been hailed a hero after helping its elderly owners - the grandparents of Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee's wife - escape their burning home. Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. The Packers, who are grandparents of Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee's wife Maisie Packer and members of a prominent Adelaide business family, were reportedly asleep when the fire broke out. Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. (9News) According to the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), the home's fire alarms did not activate due to the external nature of the fire's origin. It started in the carport before rapidly spreading to the home's roof. The couple's house was extensively damaged by fire, with the estimated cost of damages reaching $2 million dollars. "It's a pretty bad day for them, they've lost most of their house. However, the Jack Russell dog has woken them up and they're unscathed," MFS' Gideon Douglas said. "Hundred per cent that dog needs some treats today," he said. Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. (9News) Little Jack Russell Vivienne alerted elderly couple Helen and Geoff Packer when their fire alarms failed to activate after their home on Glen Avenue in Unley Park went up in flames about 3am. (9News) Neighbour Scott Fox tried to contain the fire with a garden house before firefighters were on scene. "I thought if I could get some water on the exterior of the building it might not be able to catch it but it was raging, it was pretty hot," Fox said. The Packers, who have resided at the property for three decades, are insured, but are unsure about rebuilding due to their ages. This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress . South Australia Adelaide fires animals CONTACT US Auto news: BYD speaks out about their ongoing battle with Tesla.
