An early morning fire in Chippewa Falls, WI, on 31 January, resulted in the deaths of five dogs who were being kept inside the house which belonged to a breeder of dachshunds. Dogs in outside kennels were not injured in the fire.

     Emergency responders reported that were forced to wear gas masks to ward off the overwhelming smell of dog feces and urine.

     Though the situation is being investigated, no charges have been filed and no animals have been removed from the owner.

     For details from the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, please click here.

    Owner defends care of dogs following fire that killed five