19 dogs died in a house fire at the home of a reputable dog breeder in Orange County Thursday morning.
Orange County Fire Rescue responded to the 3000 block of Bay Lake Rd. at about 5:15 a.m.
Update: #HouseFire on Bay Lake Rd: While crews were able to revive approx. 6 dogs, unfortunately 19 perished in the home. This was primarily a smoke event, causing significant smoke damage inside of the home. The dogs who survived are currently being cared for. pic.twitter.com/AkOnyCyjkD
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) January 23, 2020
They arrived to heavy smoke and the fire was contained to one room, caused by an air handler.
Crews were able to revive about 6 dogs, but 19 died in the fire.
Fire Rescue crews say this was primarily a smoke event, causing significant smoke damage inside of the home.
The dogs who survived are currently being cared for.