FAIRBANKS -- A dog is credited with waking up family members after a fire broke out in their Fairbanks home.
The Fairbanks Daily News Miner reports the fire began in the chimney of the Executive Estates home Sunday morning while the family slept.
Officials say the dog alerted family members, who smelled burning when they woke up and discovered a glow coming from their stove's chimney.
The family called 911. Family members then ran outside, where it was 25 degrees below zero.
Fire officials say the fire originated in the attic and spread to the roof. The fire was contained after about 30 minutes.
Fairbanks assistant fire chief Ernie Misewicz says the roof will need to be replaced before the home is habitable again.
The family is staying with relatives.