Fire Crews Rescue Dog From Smoky Castro Valley Home

Crime & Safety Fire Crews Rescue Dog From Smoky Castro Valley Home The dog was hiding under the bed as the house filled up with black, toxic smoke, authorities said. Fernando Haro , Patch Staff Posted Mon, Nov 9, 2026 at 10:59 am PT CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Authorities say fire crews rescued a dog in Castro Valley after a home suddenly filled up with thick smoke on Sunday. A homeowner left for dinner in the city and left their oven in self-clean mode, the Alameda County Firefighters union said in an online post . That caused the house to fill with black, toxic smoke, prompting a fire response, the fire union said. Find out what's happening in Castro Valley for free with the latest updates from Patch. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . When crews arrived on scene, they checked the house for occupants and found a dog hiding under a bed, according to the fire union. The dog appears to be a light-colored Labrador, according to photos posted by the union. Find out what's happening in Castro Valley for free with the latest updates from Patch. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . "Crews saved this dog from severe smoke inhalation today, Alameda County Fire officials said in a temporary post online. "Whole house completely filled with opaque smoke." More East Bay News: Allegations Of Widespread, Violent Hazing End Champion East Bay Football Team’s Season Mayor Calls For Release Of UC Berkeley Student Arrested By ICE At SFO Man Accused Of Sexually Extorting 13-Year-Old Girl Online Arrested In Berkeley BART, SF Muni See Huge Win As Voters Approve Regional Measure, New Tax Oakland Man Accused Of Secretly Filming Women, Girls With Shoe Cameras Man Deliberately Using Large Dogs To Attack Others At Oakland Parks Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Share Join the conversation