A devastating fire destroyed a kennel building near the Somerset border overnight, resulting in the deaths of four dogs.
The fire ignited around 9:35 pm on Sunday, April 19, in Shillingford, Devon, just five minutes south of Somerset. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue responded promptly after receiving reports of a large fire in a shed being used as kennels.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the building fully engulfed in flames. Four fire engines and a water bowser were deployed to tackle the blaze. The structure, measuring approximately 15 meters by 11 meters, was severely damaged.
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Fire crews from Bampton, Dulverton, Wellington, and Wiveliscombe worked tirelessly using jets, thermal imaging cameras, and breathing apparatus to control and extinguish the fire. They remained on site for several hours due to the intensity of the blaze.
Tragically, all four dogs housed in the kennel perished in the fire. The cause has been officially classified as accidental.
This heartbreaking incident has deeply affected the local community.