Dogs save day at house fire in Mundelein.(News)

Byline: Tara Malone Daily Herald Staff Writer As flames engulfed the garage of a historic home in unincorporated Mundelein early Saturday, four dogs howled, barked and yelped at the first whiff of smoke. Three bull terriers and a Jack Russell terrier alerted residents of a home in the 25000 block of Gilmer Road to the fire that began in the garage and threatened to overtake the nearby home around 6:20 a.m.

Saturday, officials said. Flames spread from the garage to the roof and attic of the two- story home, causing an estimated $175,000 in damages. "They were barking ...

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