In the early morning hours in Tustin, California, Fillmore, a German shorthaired pointer, saved his family from a potentially devastating garage fire. At around 4:15 a.m., Fillmore began barking insistently, waking up homeowner Tom Dalis and his family. Despite their attempts to quiet him, Fillmore's barking prompted them to investigate, leading them to discover their garage engulfed in flames. The smoke detectors failed to activate due to the fire's location, but Fillmore's instincts kicked in. Dalis and his family attempted to control the fire with garden hoses, resulting in Dalis suffering minor burns. Firefighters arrived promptly, managing to contain the fire to the garage and preventing it from spreading to the rest of the house. Although the garage and three vehicles were lost, Dalis expressed gratitude for Fillmore's actions, stating, 'Everybody is safe.' The Orange County Fire Authority later shared Fillmore's story on social media, where he was hailed as a hero and showered with praise and treats.