Greater than 40 canine had been killed Thursday when a hearth swept by way of a rescue group’s kennels in northern New York, authorities stated.
The fireplace on the No Canines Left Behind constructing on the Maple Ridge Kennels in Canton was reported at about 1 a.m. by an individual who noticed the flames whereas passing by the property, fireplace officers stated. Flames overran the construction and killed the animals earlier than firefighters might save them, the Canton Hearth Division stated in a Fb submit.
No Canines Left Behind stated its members had been heartbroken.
This image made accessible by Canton Hearth Division FaceBook, reveals a constructing on fireplace in Canton, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Greater than 40 canine had been killed Thursday when a hearth swept by way of a rescue group’s shelter in northern New York, authorities stated. (Canton Hearth Division by way of AP)
UP TO 30 DOGS KILLED IN FIRE AT CHICAGO-AREA KENNEL: ‘A VERY, VERY SAD SCENE’
“Every canine was a member of our household,” the group stated in a social media submit. “Tragically, they’re victims as soon as once more. We’ve got no phrases to specific our grief.”
The reason for the hearth was not instantly clear and was underneath investigation by St. Lawrence County officers. No firefighters or different folks had been injured, authorities stated.
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The home-like constructing included kennels inside with a play space exterior. No Canines Left Behind has video on its web site exhibiting canine additionally operating round grassy fields with paths on the massive property.
