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Austin Fire Department announces death of retired arson K-9, Smokey
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The K-9 was 14 years old at the time of death.
The Austin Fire Department is grieving the loss of one of its own, a retired arson detection K-9 named Smokey. Smokey passed away on June 16. The K-9 was 14 years old at the time of death.
Further information about Smokey's career and accomplishments is available from the Austin Fire Department. Details about the circumstances surrounding Smokey's death are also available from the source. For those seeking more information about Smokey or the Austin Fire Department, additional details can be found through local news sources, including CBS Austin.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Austin Fire Department is grieving the loss of one of its own, a retired arson detection K-9 named Smokey. Smokey passed away on June 16. The K-9 was 14 years old at the time of death. Further…
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