A chihuahua has been rescued from a building destroyed by fire in Perth after surviving for nearly two weeks in the tenement. The puppy called Vilo was feared dead in the Scott Street fire which happened on 14 June. Vilo was later spotted in the window of the tenement building by nearby residents. After pinpointing her location with thermal imaging, Vilo took food and drink from traps left by demolition workers and was eventually lured out by leaving clothes belonging to her owners on 27 June. A man died in the fireand an eight-year-old girl and a 27-year-old man were taken to hospital. More than 50 families were evacuated during the blaze, which happened at about 01:50. Following Vilo's rescue, she was checked over by a vet and was found to have suffered no ill-effects. Vilo had managed to make herself a bed in a wardrobe, where she escaped the noise and disruption of the demolition work. Katie McCandless from the charity Missing Pets Perth and Kinross, who helped with the rescue, said: "She does not have a single mark on her and her paw pads are completely fine. "She smells a bit of smoke but had minimal smoke inhalation. She really is a miracle dog" The dog belongs to the Ridaj family, who stayed on the top-floor of the tenement. Maros Ridaj said: "We are very happy that the dog is safe and has been returned to us." Ms Candless said it was the first case of its type she had seen in the 14 years she has run the charity. She said: "This is a little bit of hope in some dark times. "We knew it was a delicate situation and had to be handled sensitively, a lot of residents have lost everything." Councillor Eric Drysdale, deputy leader of Perth and Kinross Council said: "We know there are people still grieving after the fire because of the loss of loved ones, the loss of their homes and the impact on businesses nearby. "But this amazing rescues is emblematic of the kindness people have shown in the wake of the tragedy – and the extra mile people have been willing to go to help others affected by this awful situation."
Dog rescued from tenement two weeks after blaze
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A chihuahua named Vilo has been successfully rescued from a tenement building in Perth, which was devastated by a fire nearly two weeks prior. The incident occurred on June 14, leading to widespread fear that Vilo had perished in the blaze. However, local residents spotted her in a window of the building, prompting a coordinated rescue effort. Using thermal imaging technology, rescuers were able to determine her location. Demolition workers set up food and drink traps to entice Vilo, who ultimately responded to the scent of her owners' clothing left behind on June 27. The fire claimed the life of one man, while an eight-year-old girl and a 27-year-old man were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the incident. Over 50 families had to evacuate their homes, which added to the tragedy of the event, occurring around 1:50 AM.
Following her rescue, Vilo was examined by a veterinarian and found to be in surprisingly good health, having suffered no significant injuries despite the traumatic circumstances. Katie McCandless, from the charity Missing Pets Perth and Kinross, played a crucial role in the rescue and noted that Vilo had minimal smoke inhalation and appeared to be in excellent condition. The dog had taken refuge in a wardrobe within the demolished building, which likely helped her avoid the chaos of the rescue operations. Maros Ridaj, Vilo's owner, expressed immense relief at the return of their pet, highlighting the emotional toll the fire had taken on many residents. Councillor Eric Drysdale acknowledged the ongoing grief in the community due to the fire's losses but emphasized that Vilo's rescue represents a glimmer of hope amid the tragedy. He praised the collective efforts of the community to support one another during this challenging time.
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