Though it saved many lives, the dog later passed away (Representative Image). | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Lucknow: A heartwarming incident took came to light from Banda in Uttar Pradesh. After a fire broke out in a building, a dog saved the life of more than 30 people by constantly barking and alerting them. Though it saved many lives, the dog later passed away.

The incident came to light yesterday when a major fire broke out in a building. The building housed more than 30 people. It was only because of the dog that the people in the building could escape on time.

Banda: Domestic dog saves life of more than 30 people by alerting them about fire in the building. An eyewitness says, "The dog kept barking at the fire which alerted everyone and allowed them to escape safely. The dog later died when a cylinder blasted." (12.4.19) pic.twitter.com/ywi7NTLH6P — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 12, 2019

While talking to the news agency, ANI, an eyewitness stated that the heroic dog kept barking at the fire which alerted the people on time and helped them in escaping. The canine, however, died after a cylinder blasted.

Dogs are considered to be among the most loyal of all animals. Another dog decided to risk his life to save the life of his owner and his family in Bhubaneswar. Tyson, a dalmatian, fought off a cobra with all his might to safeguard his owner and his family.

Tyson had spotted the cobra outside the residence of his owner and sensing danger, he decided to wage a war with the reptile. Though the canine successfully killed the cobra, he lost his life soon after the incident.