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5 Puppies Among 7 Dogs, 2 Adults Rescued From Newark House Fire

NEWARK (CBS SF) -- Firefighters rescued two people and seven dogs, including five puppies, after a fire broke out at a Newark home late Wednesday afternoon, according to Alameda County Fire Department officials.

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A firefighter tends to rescued puppies from a house fire in Newark. (Alameda County Fire Dept.)

The one-alarm blaze was initially reported 4:41 p.m. at a two-story home in the 6300 block of Potrero Drive.

Firefighters rescued the residents and pets through the home's second-story windows, fire officials said.

Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire to the home's kitchen and fully extinguished it within 15 minutes of arrival. No injuries were reported.

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Firefighters pose with two of the seven dogs rescued from a house fire in Newark. (Alameda County Fire Dept.)

The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents and pets, according to fire officials.

A cause for the fire remains under investigation.

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