No horsing around: Firefighter rescues pony from Florida home

House near Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland catches fire

A Lakeland firefighter helps a pony.

LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland firefighters don't horse around.

Firefighters on Saturday rescued several animals, including a pony, after a home near the Lone Palm Golf Club caught fire.

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A photo shows a firefighter leading the pony, which lived in the backyard of the home, down a road.

No people or pets were injured in the fire.

The house was declared unlivable, according to fire officials.

No other details have been released.

Our #Firefighters don't horse around...unless they have to. 🐴 Over the weekend, Firefighters responded to a structure...

Posted by Lakeland Fire Department on Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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