STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. - Firefighters from Stevens County Fire District 1 responded to an RV fire on Jump Off Road north of Springdale on Saturday and were able to rescue at least five puppies, although some were lost. One person suffered minor injuries.

"Fire District 1 carries specific equipment for animals to help administer oxygen and first aid," the district said in a social media post.

In social media comments, the fire district said the mother dog did not survive.

Stevens County Fire District 4, Chewelah EMS, Deer Park Ambulance and Avista also responded to the scene.

Stevens County Fire said the fire was caused by a propane space heater.

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