Beloved family dog escapes raging Gold Coast house fire

A beloved family dog who miraculously escaped a raging house fire on the Gold Coast is on the road to recovery.

A BELOVED family dog who miraculously escaped a raging house fire on the Gold Coast is on the road to recovery.

The Follan family lost their Varsity Lakes home last Sunday when an electrical fault sparked a ferocious blaze that saw neighbours evacuate and emergency services rush to the scene.

Sadly, the Majorca Crescent home was completely destroyed by the fire after the roof caved in.

But in a glimmer of hope - their dog Bindi made it out alive.

The Follan children with family dog Bindi. Picture: Supplied.

The German Shepherd Cross was inside when the house burst into flames and concerned neighbours rushed to the backyard in a frantic attempt to save her.

They smashed a number of glass doors and windows but said the smoke was too intense to see the pet.

It was only a short time later she was discovered cowering in the backyard - traumatised, afraid and badly injured.

According to the vet, Bindi suffered burns to her head, legs and paws, had a badly swollen leg and had significant smoke inhalation of the lungs.

Andrew Follan said two-and-a-half-year-old Bindi was a “strong little dog” and she was “making strides” in her recovery.

Bindi is making strides in her recovery. Picture: Supplied

“Only time will tell how long it will take for her to get back to her normal self but she’s doing great,” Mr Follan said.

“We know that her superficial wounds are on the mend but we are still concerned about the damage to her lungs. It’s still too early to know if the damage will be permanent.”

Mr Follan said Bindi had also suffered “mental trauma” after the incident and that even the slightest sound from a mobile phone would upset her.

The fire completely destroyed the home. Picture: Sam Stolz

“She’s getting better every day though and all we can do is hope for the best.

“It’s sad for the kids mostly as they are so used to rumbling with her and taking her for big walks on the beach every day.”

Mr Follan thanked the community for their “overwhelming support” since the fire, and said not only neighbours but the wider Robina and Varsity Lakes community had been “amazing” in helping the family get back on track.

Neighbours have since set up a GoFundMe page for the family, which has amassed over $20,000 out of its $100,000 target.

Teenage boy distraught after house destroyed by fire. January 16.

A GOLD Coast house has been destroyed in a fierce blaze which broke out on Sunday afternoon, sparking a massive response from emergency services.

The fire broke out in the Majorca Crescent house just after noon, with emergency services called by worried neighbours at 12.25pm.

A Teenage boy visibly distraught after his house went up in flames. Picture: Sam Stolz.

The family home was already engulfed by the fire by the time crews arrived.

At 12.50pm fire crews were still attempting to put out the blaze.

The family’s teenage son was visibly distraught as police officers spoke to him about the incident.

The house was destroyed by the fire.

A house is on fire at Majorca Crescent in Varsity Lakes.

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