Firefighters rescue animals from fire at shopping center

DALLAS, TX – Hundreds of animals were killed after a fire swept through a Northwest Dallas shopping center on Friday morning.

This exclusive video shows firefighters in action helping out those with paws.

You can see how the firefighter works intently on this puppy. Were told the little guy was near death when the firefighter was able to bring him back to life.

“I’m an animal lover, so I tried to think about them,” said Jasmine Sanchez.

Jasmine Sanchez’s mom owns a clothing store at Plaza Latina. She called 911knowing the animals were inside.

“God uses people, and I just thought about them, that’s it. I’m happy for them, but I’m really sad for a lot of them who died inside, and it’s sad,” said Jasmine.

The crew also saved a tortoise by performing CPR on the reptile.

They also saved miniature pigs, guinea pigs, and rabbits.

Thanks to the crews’ selfless efforts, these animals are tired but alive.

Dallas Animal Services is taking care of the almost two dozen animals that survived.

Texas Exotic Pet Store Plaza Latina Bazaar Harry Hines Fire.