House and six pets lost to fire in Madrid Township
MADRID TOWNSHIP, Maine (WABI) – Six pets were lost when a home burnt down in Madrid Township Sunday night.
According to the Franklin Journal, the home and attached barn on Reeds Mill Road was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at 7 p.m.
They say firefighters were able to save a chicken coop and an outbuilding with animals on the property, but three dogs and three cats were lost in the fire.
It is reported subzero temperatures were a challenge for crews and four trucks froze.
They say firefighters returned around 5:30 a.m. Monday morning when the fire rekindled.
Aside from a firefighter with minor frostbite, no injuries were reported.
Copyright 2025 WABI. All rights reserved.
Recent Posts
UPAWS seeks pet pictures for 2026 calendar contest
SANDS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Pet owners in the U.P. can now make their four-legged…
Dog owners seek increased access to parks for furry family members
It was described by many dog owners as a happy place. Kawai Nui Neighborhood Park,…
Home Bargains is selling 79p dog accessory that’s the ‘ultimate solution’ for keeping your pet cool in 30C heat
HOME Bargains has a cheap dog accessory for sale that is perfect for keeping your…
Pensioner caught sexually abusing his pet dog after passer-by heard its ‘sickening’ cries of pain avoids prison
A pensioner who was caught sexually abusing his dog after a neighbour heard the animal's…
Five-second trick to keep dogs safe during 34C heatwave
Temperatures are soaring this weekThe warm weather can be potentially fatal for dogs(Image: John Myers)With…
Fredun Pharmaceuticals enters Pet Care market with strategic acquisition of One Pet Stop
Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (BSE - FREDUN | 539730), a diversified global healthcare company, Fredun Retail…