Rural Carrier Richard Bremini was delivering mail in Gainesville, VA, recently when he spotted smoke coming from a residence.
Bremini called 911 and waited. Firefighters found no one inside except a dog, which was rescued.
The blaze had started in the attic, causing major damage.
According to Gainesville Postmaster Laura Haas, the house sits away from the nearest road and the smoke may have not been visible to neighbors.
“Richard’s perfect timing, alertness and readiness to act were instrumental in saving the life of the family pet,” she said.
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