Fire damages Hollywood kennel, but dogs are safe
An early-morning fire damaged an upscale Hollywood boarding kennel where more than 100 dogs were housed for the holidays, but no dogs were injured in the blaze, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Firefighters were sent to LA Dogworks, at 1014 N. Highland Ave., shortly after 1 a.m., said LAFD spokesman Brian Humphrey. Arriving firefighters reported seeing heavy smoke coming from out of the one-story building. The blaze was centered in the rear mezzanine, Humphrey said.
Dozens of firefighters helped extinguish the fire within 32 minutes, saving more than 100 dogs, who remained at the kennel.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, Humphrey said.-- Ruben Vives
EDITOR'S PICKS:
Thank you to the heroes for saving our best friends.
Posted by: GeneTierney | December 26, 2009 at 11:51 AM
My friends dog died of smoke inhalation from this fire please update your story!!!
Posted by: Nicole | December 26, 2009 at 02:37 PM
OUR DOG WAS KILLED FROM SMOKE INHILATION FROM THIS FIRE. THE REPORT THAT ALL WERE SAVED IS NOT ACCURATE. THANK GOD ALL THE OTHER PRECIOUS ANIMALS WERE SAVED. WE ARE HEART BROKEN.!!!
Posted by: Joyce Kraines | December 26, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Joyce, I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My dog daycared and sometimes boarded at LA Dogworks also (though he was not there at the time of the fire). I am so shaken by this terrible accident. And it is unsettling that the media has the facts so inaccurate. I have been reading of at least two other dogs who are in serious condition due to smoke inhalation. I hope the press can follow up on this story with some answers. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Michael | December 27, 2009 at 12:49 PM