OPP have laid charges after a man allegedly interfered with firefighters battling a blaze in Wasaga Beach.
Police say a man at the scene released a dog he claimed was trained to attack the emergency responders.
An officer discharged rounds from his firearm to stop the aggressive dog, described as possibly a German Sheppard mix.
The dog was initially transported to a veterinary clinic in Barrie by a neighbour, and was later transported to Newmarket and is alive. No injuries were sustained to officers or civilians.
The suspect, a 57 year old Wasaga Beach man, is charged with uttering threats, assault a peace officer with a weapon and mischief.
The fire broke out around 530 this morning at a small cottage on River Road East near Beck Street.