By Esther Lauaki
The 96-year-old owner of an historic Mount Macedon home that was destroyed by fire earlier this month is facing another heartbreaking situation – Sienna, her beloved companion, is missing.
The 15-year-old chocolate brown poodle was believed to have been seen fleeing the burning house before running back towards it.
But firefighters have not reported finding a dog in the ruins of the home and it is believed the frightened dog might be hiding nearby.
Sienna’s owner and her carer self-evacuated from the fierce fire that took hold of 117-year-old Durrol in the early hours of July 11.
More than 30 firefighters and 10 appliances turned out to the property, which was heritage listed and survived Ash Wednesday.
People living in the Mount Macedon area have been urged by the local volunteer fire brigade to keep an eye out for Sienna in a bid to have her reunited with her owner.
“In the understandable chaos of the fire at Durrol on Mount Macedon yesterday, the owner’s much-loved chocolate brown standard poodle went missing,” the brigade posted on Facebook.
“Having previously wandered to visit the homes of people she knew, there is a chance she may have run from the fire and hidden somewhere nearby.”
The fire was believed to have started after a burning log rolled out of a fireplace.
The house was almost fully alight when firefighters arrived. Crews remained until
the following morning to ensure the scene
was safe.
Anyone who sees the dog can contact Mount Macedon CFA on 5426 1209.
– The Bendigo Advertiser
