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November 1, 2018

VDART, Inc - Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team

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Rescuers use human chain to save 86 puppies from fire

abc7ny.com

The fire started in a warehouse connected to the Puppy Love pet store in Danbury. As the store filled with smoke, firefighters rescued the puppies with help from nearby restaurant workers and bystanders.

VDART, Inc - Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team

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Most fatal barn fires occurred in colder states, particularly the Upper Midwest and the Northeast. About two-thirds of barn fires occurred between October and March, almost half of which resulted from improper use of or malfunctioning heating lamps, space heaters, and other heating devices. ...

Farm Animal Deaths Due to Fire Nearly Doubled in 2018

vmdtoday.com

More than 150,000 farm animals were killed in barn fires in 2018, nearly double the number of deaths reported in 2017. The Animal Welfare Institute wants to help.