Weird NewsPET OF THE DAY

3 dogs, 3 cats rescued from Phoenix house fire with Fido bags

Phoenix firefighters used specialized pet carriers called Fido bags to rescue all six animals from the blaze; remarkably, no complaints were filed.

On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on Wake Up, America
Published 5:18 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by 12News: “3 dogs, 3 cats rescued from Phoenix house fire with Fido bags”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:18 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Phoenix.
BBN covered this story before: Tarantino's West End debut 'The Popinjay Cavalier' sets launch date (October 12).

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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPhoenix firefighters pulled three dogs and three cats out of a house fire using special pet carriers called Fido bags, and 12News says all six got out.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSix animals, one bag design, and not a single complaint filed. That is rare.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo today, all six are our Pets of the Day!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTitles: Sir Wags-a-Lot, Duchess of Whiskers, and four others who are, frankly, just happy to be here.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorStat line?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorZero fires, six lives, and a hundred percent of them fit in a bag. I'm getting emotional, Dale.

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