Dozens of cats and one canine died when a hearth erupted Sunday morning in an condo advanced in Lengthy Seaside.
The Lengthy Seaside Hearth Division responded to calls of a fireplace at a three-story condo constructing within the 3500 block of Linden Avenue about 7:30 a.m. Firefighters extinguished the flames seven minutes later, Lengthy Seaside Hearth Capt. Jack Crabtree stated. It was not instantly clear how lengthy the hearth burned earlier than firefighters have been in a position to sort out it.
In all, 32 cats and one canine succumbed to the hearth. The resident of the condo was not dwelling on the time. She instructed authorities that the animals didn’t belong to her and have been deliberate for adoption, Crabtree stated.
Residents stated that smoke spilled into the condo constructing’s hallway. The fireplace was contained to the only condo unit, which was considerably broken. No different occupants have been affected.
The precise reason for the hearth continues to be beneath investigation, Crabtree stated.
Lengthy Seaside Animal Providers, which Crabtree stated assisted and dealt with the animals after the hearth was put out, was not obtainable for touch upon whether or not there have been different animals contained in the unit that have been saved.
It was not clear how previous the animals have been. The metropolis of Lengthy Seaside permits not more than 4 weaned pets at one website, with some exceptions.
