Cali volunteer firefighters and the National Police rescued nine pets from a burning house in El Rodeo neighborhood, Comuna 12. Five dogs and four cats were safely evacuated during the April 28 fire. The animals received immediate care and were taken to the Animal Welfare Center.
A fire in El Rodeo neighborhood, Comuna 12 of Cali, alarmed residents on April 28, 2026. Rescue teams prioritized saving nine pets trapped inside the affected house.
Cali's Volunteer Fire Department and National Police personnel coordinated a joint operation. Amid the blaze, they entered the building to locate and safely remove the animals, noting their vulnerability.
In total, five dogs and four cats were rescued. Teams provided immediate on-site care before transferring them to Cali's Animal Welfare Center for medical evaluation, monitoring, and specialized treatment.
The effort activated institutional protection protocols to ensure the pets' recovery after smoke and fire exposure.
