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Montgomery Co. Mailman Saves Animals During House Fire

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) -- A mailman's quick actions saved a Montgomery County home from burning down and the animals that were trapped inside.

The incident was caught on a doorbell camera.

Daniel Colon was on the job when he noticed smoke near a home along Largo Court in Damascus.

Colon could hear pets inside the house and quickly called 911.

Firefighters responded and were able to save two dogs and a ferret along with most of the home.

Postal Service officials plan to nominate Colon for a USPS Hero Award.

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