Witnesses: Girl killed in fire possibly trying to save dogs

<p>SARASOTA, Fla. &mdash; An 11-year-old Florida girl died when she ran back into her burning home, possibly to save her two puppies, witnesses told authorities.</p>
<p>Rilee Beisler and her 7-month-old pit bulls died in the Thursday afternoon fire that destroyed two homes at a mobile park, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Witnesses said they saw her go back inside her home. While they tried to help, Rilee never came back out.</p>
<p>A sixth grader, she had moved into the home six months ago with her mother.</p>
<p>“She had a heart of gold,” her aunt, Laura Alden, told <a href="https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/sarasota-co-deputies-investigating-fatal-house-fire-at-sun-n-fun-resort/"> WFLA-TV. </a> “She loves those dogs….Those were her babies.”</p>
<p>The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Deputies believe Rilee died of smoke inhalation.</p>