Multiple dogs killed in barn fire close to Peterborough

Emergency service crews were called to Duncombes Road in Coates in the early hours of Saturday morning (March 14).

Firefighters found a barn alight and beginning to spread to the main house.

Crews arrived and attempted had to treat a number of dogs but sadly, many still lost their lives.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 4.46am on Saturday, two crews from March were called to a barn fire on Duncombes Road in Coates.

“Using hose reels firefighters worked hard to prevent the fire from spreading to the main house. Firefighters used their Smokey Paws oxygen therapy kit to treat several dogs at the scene. Sadly a number of dogs are believed to have died.

“Crews returned to their station by 5.30am.”

“The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.”