9 dogs rescued after flames rip through Raynham home

RAYNHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — A fire ripped through a home in Raynham Tuesday afternoon.

Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita said the fire started just after 12:30 p.m. on Center Street.

Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed smoke and flames coming from the first and second floors of the home.

LaCivita said a resident who was home at the time was able to get out safely with eight dogs before firefighters arrived.

Once at the scene, firefighters rescued a ninth dog from the home.

Center Street remains closed while crews battle the fire.

This is a developing story, information will be updated once it becomes available.