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Five dogs killed in RV fire at Florida State Fairgrounds
Kylie Jones reports
TAMPA, Fla. - At least five show dogs were killed in a massive RV fire at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.
It all happened ahead of an American Kennel Club dog show.
Fire crews said at least five Boxers died in the fire as set up for the American Kennel Club's All Breed Dog Show was underway.
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Rob Herrin, a spokesman for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, said they got a call about a fire around 2:45 p.m.
He said firefighters arrived on scene to flames shooting out of an RV near the fairground's Expo Hall. Herrin said firefighters tried to get into the RV, but it was charged with smoke.
The fire department said there were unable to save any of the dogs that were inside the RV at the time of the fire. No people were hurt in the fire.
Herrin said the RV that the fire originated in was the only vehicle involved in the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said it appears to be accidental.
The dog show started Wednesday and runs through Sunday.
In a statement sent to FOX 13, the American Kennel Club 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."