91yo's 'best mate' saved from house fire by quick-thinking police officer

91yo's 'best mate' saved from house fire by quick-thinking police officer

A fast-acting police officer has saved a feisty Chihuahua from a burning home in the South Burnett.

Police Rescue Pet From Blaze

The chihuahua is reunited with her owner as the house burns in the background (Photo: QPS) June 16, 2026 A Blackbutt police officer has been praised after helping rescue a family dog from a house fire in Blackbutt North earlier this month. Emergency services were called to Myrtle Court about 6:40am on June 2 after reports a house was on fire. A short time later, the home’s 91-year-old owner and sole occupant alerted the officer that his dog was …

Police praised for rescuing pup from burning home

A Queensland Police officer from Blackbutt Police Station is being commended after helping rescue a family dog from a house fire in Blackbutt North earlier this month. Emergency services were called to a Myrtle Court address about 6.40am on June 2nd following reports a house was on fire. A short time later, the home’s 91-year-old owner and sole occupant alerted the officer that his dog was trapped on the front veranda. Without hesitation the off…

Police assist dog from house fire, Blackbutt North

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