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Five dogs passed away Tuesday after an RV ignited ahead of an American Kennel Club-approved all-breed dog program in Tampa, Florida, according to fire authorities.
Bystanders discovered smoke coming out from the vent of a parked recreational vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Some of them attempted to get in the vehicle however were gotten rid of by the smoke, while others called 911, said Rob Herrin with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
Firefighters snuffed out the blaze when they got to the scene, however the owner of the recreational vehicle informed private investigators that there had actually been 5 fighters inside the vehicle and all of them had actually passed away. Nobody else was hurt, Herrin said.
“We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred in the parking lot at the Tampa Fairgrounds in which dogs perished, and our hearts are with those affected, both human and canine,” said Brandi Munden of the AKC.
The dogs were to complete in the Sunshine State Cluster, a program approved by the AKC and hosted by regional Florida dog clubs.
