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SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Stella the dog got a new leash on life Saturday morning, thanks to a group of persistent Santa Monica firefighters.
The dog was trapped inside a burning apartment building at the corner of 2nd and Hill Street.
Firefighters discovered the animal behind a mattress as they searched the five-unit structure for victims. Stella suffered smoke inhalation, and was unconscious when firefighters whisked the animal to safety.
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