A fire broke out at a kennel for the rich and famous. (ladogworks.com / December 26, 2009) |
HOLLYWOOD - One dog died and more than 100 dogs escaped unharmed when flames erupted at a kennel for canines of the rich and famous in Hollywood early Saturday.
The blaze at LA Dogworks, 1014 N. Highland Ave., was reported at 1:02 a.m., said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott.
Firefighters battled flames for 38 minutes before it was over, said LAFD Capt. Steve Ruda. The kennel housed 106 dogs, many of them there for the holidays. Flames roared in a rear mezzanine that might have housed offices.
One dog died as a result of smoke inhalation, the kennel's owner, Andrew Rosenthal, told KTLA Saturday. Celebrities are said to keep their dogs at the facility, but it was unclear who owned the canine victim or what breed it was.
LA Dogworks "is equipped with ultra-modern technology to ensure the highest level of health and safety for dogs of all shapes and sizes," according to its website.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
The blaze at LA Dogworks, 1014 N. Highland Ave., was reported at 1:02 a.m., said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott.
Firefighters battled flames for 38 minutes before it was over, said LAFD Capt. Steve Ruda. The kennel housed 106 dogs, many of them there for the holidays. Flames roared in a rear mezzanine that might have housed offices.
One dog died as a result of smoke inhalation, the kennel's owner, Andrew Rosenthal, told KTLA Saturday. Celebrities are said to keep their dogs at the facility, but it was unclear who owned the canine victim or what breed it was.
LA Dogworks "is equipped with ultra-modern technology to ensure the highest level of health and safety for dogs of all shapes and sizes," according to its website.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
