18 Dogs Die In Minnesota Kennel Fire

STACY, MN — Authorities say 18 dogs are dead after a kennel caught on fire in central Minnesota Tuesday morning. On March 5 at 4:35 a.m., Isanti County deputies and fire officials were dispatched to a structure fire at the 7600 block of 245th Avenue Northeast in Stacy, Minnesota.

Upon arrival, deputies found the building completely engulfed in flames and collapsing.

Investigators learned that there were 18 dogs in the kennel, and all died in the fire. The cause of the blaze is unknown and is in under investigation by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, according to officials.

The fire occurred at the address of Waterview Kennels, "a full service kennel facility offering boarding for dogs and cats," it's website states.