How did Blossom the whippet survive the house fire?

Blossom escaped the intense house fire by jumping from a second-story window, landing in the snow below.

What injuries did Blossom sustain in the Norway house fire?

Blossom suffered severe burns on 40 percent of her body, primarily on her left side, and inhalation trauma.

Where can I donate to help the family and Blossom after the Ålesund fire?

The family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover Blossom's extensive medical bills following the house fire.

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Miracle Whippet Survives House Fire with Daring Jump

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Summary

A whippet named Blossom survived a devastating house fire by jumping from a second-story window.
The dog suffered burns across 40 percent of her body and received emergency treatment.
The family lost their home and one of their cats in the same incident.

Miracle Whippet Survives House Fire with Daring Jump

A harrowing house fire in Ålesund, Norway, on November 15 resulted in the loss of a family's home and one of their cats. Amidst the tragedy, their whippet, Blossom, demonstrated incredible resilience by surviving a dramatic escape from a second-story window while engulfed in flames. Firefighters were unable to reach the dog due to intense heat, but Blossom's determined fight for survival led her to jump to safety below.

Blossom sustained severe burns across 40 percent of her body and required immediate, life-saving treatment. She was transported via ambulance, marking a first for dogs in Norway, and has since undergone extensive care, including fluid injections, human burn gel, and bandages. After three weeks in intensive care, Blossom is now recuperating at home with daily hospital visits for ongoing treatment.