5 dogs have been killed in an RV hearth the day earlier than a canine present was set to start in Florida, officers mentioned.
The hearth was first reported Tuesday afternoon on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Hillsborough County Fireplace Rescue spokesperson Rob Herrin mentioned. The American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show was scheduled to start Wednesday on the fairgrounds and run by means of the weekend.
Bystamders reported seeing smoke coming from the RV’s vents after which tried to get contained in the automotive, however, could not due to the flames and smoke, Herrin mentioned.
By the point firefighters arrived at around 2:45 p.m. to the fairgrounds, flames had taken over about 50 p.c of the automobile, CBS affiliate WTSP reported, citing officers.
After firefighters extinguished the blaze, the RV homeowners advised investigators that 5 boxers had been contained in the automobile.
No people have been injured, officers mentioned.
Investigators imagine the hearth was an accident, however, they’re nonetheless narrowing down a particular trigger, Herrin mentioned.
According to the American Kennel Club, boxers “excel in a variety of canine sports activities, together with obedience, agility, and herding, they usually carry out brilliantly as service, help, and remedy canine.” Their life expectancy is usually 10-12 years.
