Seven puppies and their mother safe from kennel fire in Galax

GALAX, Va. – An incredible act of heroism saved seven puppies and their mother from a fire in Galax Thursday afternoon.

At 3:32 p.m., a fire crew responded to 1658 Pipers Gap Road for a report of a kennel on fire with dogs still inside.

Authorities said that the units on the scene found a 10 ft. by 10 ft. shed on fire.

Someone driving by saw the flames and ran to help. They pulled the dogs from the burning shed.

More neighbors and community members stopped by to take care of the dogs while first responders arrived, including young Connor.

“Spring into action prevented a tragedy. That was awesome,” said Capt. Mike Ayers of the Galax Volunteer Fire Department.

All the dogs are okay.

The fire department believes a heat lamp was the cause of the fire.