Firefighters raced to battle a blaze in a Mission Viejo home yesterday afternoon, arriving on the scene shortly after 1 PM at the 27800 block of Abadejo. Upon arrival, smoke was seen billowing from the single-family house, prompting an immediate response by OCFA's Engine 24 crew. The team launched an attack on the inferno and searched residents, reported the Orange County Fire Authority.

According to the authorities, the homeowner had escaped unharmed before the firefighters' arrival, but her dog was still trapped inside. The firefighting team managed to contain the fire primarily within the kitchen area, preventing it from ravaging the rest of the home. Later, in an update that brought relief, "crews found the little dog inside and it appears to be in good condition," authorities report.

In the aftermath of the fire, the American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the displaced residents. The support group was also joined by officers from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, who helped in the response effort. The OC Fire Authority's post on X praised the collaborative effort put forth to handle the emergency and care for those affected.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the OCFA's swift action highlights the continued vigilance of the county's emergency services. The resident, although shaken by the event, expressed her gratitude for the safe recovery of her canine companion and the responsive effort by both the firefighters and the supportive agencies.