When Chato’s barking didn’t stir Jerrica Seals, the recently adopted dog tried biting on the teenager’s leg to get the girl out of her burning house.

No one was hurt. Fort Myers firefighters responded at about 7:00 a.m.

Five people lived in the Garcia’s home. That was neighbor Janice Hamilton’s main concern when she looked out of her window Friday and saw the flames. “I just threw my pants on to run outside to make sure they know how many people lived there.” Halmiton said. “It was scary.”

“Seals called me screaming,” said Leticia Vega, 36, the sister of Seals’ boyfriend, Javier Garcia, 23, who owns the home. “She said the dog woke her up barking, jumped on the bed and bit her on the leg.”

It is said that Garcia’s brother Gabrief brought Chato home several weeks ago after the animal wandered onto a Lehigh Acres construction site. Since then, Vega said, Chato had been mostly quiet until it mattered. “He doesn’t usually bark,” Vega said. “He’s really friendly.”

According to deputy fire chief Steve Clyatt, possibly the fire started because of an inadequate extension cord used on a window air conditioner. More than half of the home was burned down. There was extensive smoke and water damage in the remainder of the structure.

Estimates for repair costs were unavailable. “I’d say it’s unlikely they will recover this, but I’ve been surprised before,” Clyatt said.

1. Who brought Chato home?

A. Jerrica Seals. B. Janice Hamilton . C. Javier Garcia. D. Gabrief.

2. We know from the report EXCEPT ______.

A. the relationship between Seals and Garcia

B. the person who called the firefighters

C. the possible cause of the accident

D. the owner of the house

3. The underlined word “they” in Para. 3 probably refers to ______.

A. the firefighters

B. Hamilton’s family members

C. other neighbors

D. Vega and her brother Garcia

4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Fort Myers firefighters responded at about 8:00 a.m.

B. Less than half of the home was burned down.

C. Five people lived in the Garcia’s home.

D. Garcia’s brother Gabrief brought Chato home several months ago.

5. What would be the best title for this passage?

A. Janice Hamilton Helps Save Neighbors

B. Dog Saves Teen Girl from House Fire

C. Family Needs Help Due To House Fire

D. Firefighters Put Out House Fire