Two dogs die of smoke inhalation after Gainesville house fire

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two dogs died from smoke inhalation after a house fire in Gainesville Sunday.

Officials said heavy smoke was showing when they arrived at the home on NW 17^th Street before 2:30 p.m.

Crews began putting water on the fire and searched for people inside the home.

They contained the fire to one room.

Officials said the fire was caused by a hot appliance that was left on a bedroom floor next to combustibles.

They are reminding people to unplug hot appliances when leaving home, and never store them next to flammable items.

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