Cape Coral woman loses pets in house fire after daring rescue

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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A local woman is devastated after losing her three dogs in a house fire.

The fire may have started in the bedroom and dining area, according to the Cape Coral fire chief.

The woman was outside when the fire department arrived. Neighbors said she had gone back inside to save her dogs but wasn’t able to save them.

She was transported to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation.

The State Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the fire.

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