Crime & Safety
Dog Found Dead In Aftermath Of Pasadena Fire
A dog was found dead in a home that burned in Pasadena early Thursday morning.
PASADENA, CA — A dog was found dead in the aftermath of a fire at a Pasadena residence early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
The fire was reported just before 2:30 a.m. on the 100 block of Harkness Avenue. The fire, located inside a converted garage on the property, produced heavy smoke. The fire threatened to spread to the main home, which was evacuated by residents, according to the Pasadena Fire Department.
Incident: 2:22 a.m. 5/29. Garage fire at the 100 block of Harkness Ave. Heavy smoke and fire upon arrival. Fire exposure to a shed and to the exterior of a single story home. Unfortunately we found one dog deceased. @PasadenaGov pic.twitter.com/Jw6nrr9jjT
— Pasadena Fire Dept. (@PasadenaFD) May 29, 2025
There was minor spread of the fire to a shed and the main house.
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Firefighters found the dead dog inside the converted garage during their secondary search of the property, authorities said.
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