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Gerbil given oxygen after being rescued from fire


Many fire crews now carry specialist equipment for pets such as gerbils

A gerbil has been rescued from a house fire and given oxygen using a specially designed mask for pets.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service attended the blaze in Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, at about 03:15 GMT.

The fire had started in an upstairs bedroom. The occupants were all accounted for and no injuries were reported.

The fire service said it used an oxygen mask from non-profit organisation Smokey Paws, which provides equipment to crews around the country.