Hammond family dog dies after alerting children to house fire

By CNN Newsource

Published August 23, 2022 12:27 PM

By Web staff

HAMMOND, Louisiana (WDSU) — The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is processing a grim scene in Hammond.

According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, a man set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s home while her 11 and 14-year-old daughters were inside sleeping.

The two girls made it out alive, but the family said the dog died after alerting the sisters to the fire.

Danielle Johnson was arrested and faces charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated arson, and a list of other charges.

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