Pig saved from fire at Florida home

Firefighters rescued a pig from the backyard of a home that caught fire Monday night.

Crews from a fire rescue team in Tequesta, Florida arrived to find the house in flames and a 200-pound propane tank on fire in the backyard, Fire Rescue spokesman Peter Allen said.

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There were no reports of injuries.

At 9:30 p.m., crews were still attempting to contain the fire.

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