Tragic Fire at Ohio 'Puppy Mill' Claims 70 Dogs

A devastating blaze, sparked by a wood-burning stove, engulfed a Morrow County kennel, leading to a significant loss of canine lives.

Around 70 dogs perished in a fire at a 'puppy mill' in Morrow County, Ohio, after a wood-burning stove ignited the blaze.
The fire, which occurred early Tuesday morning, was brought under control within 40 minutes by the Johnsville Fire Department.
Seventeen dogs were rescued from the inferno, with the kennel owner and a firefighter managing to save them.
The kennel had partially collapsed by the time firefighters arrived, complicating rescue efforts.
No human injuries were reported, but the incident has been described as one of the most emotional scenes by the responding fire chief.