Two families and three pets are safe after a Christmas morning house fire in Fort Pierce.
According to a post from the St. Lucie County Fire District, at 8:33 a.m. units responded to the 300 block of N. 13th Street. There was fire and heavy smoke in the back bedroom of a four-unit home.
After a search, firefighters located and rescued two dogs and a turtle. No injuries were reported.
The Red Cross says its Disaster Action Team gave aid to three adults and two children, and is helping the displaced victims.
The fire is under investigation.
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