The fire broke out unexpectedly around midnight when the Rowe family was sound asleep.
Midnight Mayhem
The smoke detectors failed to trigger leaving the sleeping family unaware of the growing fire.
Silent Alarms
Pet cat Pixie smelled smoke and raced to wake the Rowes, jumping on them persistently.
Cat to the Rescue
Thanks to Pixie's loud warnings, the family escaped the flames within moments, before being trapped.
Swift Escape
Firefighters soon arrived to tackle the intense house blaze that ultimately burned a third of the home.
Close Call
If not for the cat's bold efforts, the story could have tragically ended for the unsuspecting family.
Heroic Efforts
Many praised brave Pixie’s lifesaving actions, without whom the family may have perished.
Honoring Bravery