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flag Third-grade students alerted firefighters to a house fire, leading to the rescue of a dog.

flag Third-grade students at Thomas Hart Benton Elementary in Independence, Missouri, alerted authorities to a house fire near their school during reading class on Thursday, leading to the rescue of a dog trapped inside. flag Students Shaelynn and Emmett noticed smoke and flames, informed their teacher Addison Hudson, who called 911. flag Firefighters from Station Four arrived quickly, rescued the dog—initially lethargic but later wagging its tail—and provided oxygen. flag No one was home at the time. flag The students watched the response from their classroom. flag Firefighters later visited the school to thank them, demonstrate equipment, and teach fire safety, with Principal Montel Evans calling the incident a powerful example of community care and courage.

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