Dog dies in Ocala house fire

A dog lost its life in a house fire in Ocala on Wednesday.

Firefighters with Ocala Fire Rescue battled the flames at the home on Northwest 10th Ave. just after 7 p.m. Fire Rescue said when they first arrived, the home was 'fully involved' with flames coming through the front of the house.

They say they were able to prevent the flames from spreading to homes next door.

The homeowner was not hurt. The cause of the fire is unknown.