Family dog alerts owner in Westville barn fire
Shortly after noon on Tuesday, April 4, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office communications center received a 911 call from a teenager who stated he was home alone and heard his dog barking. When he looked outside to see what the dog was barking at, he saw flames coming from a barn housing several fowl.
“Sadly, this family lost several animals in the fire,†Sheriff Michael Adkinson said. “However, if it weren’t for the dog’s guardian instincts and the son’s quick action, this situation could have ended much worse.â€
The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical issue inside the barn.