10 Dogs Killed In Sharon Hill Garage Fire

SHARON HILL, Pa. (CBS/AP) -- A garage fire in suburban Philadelphia killed 10 dogs, and officials are investigating whether the structure was an illegal kennel.

According to Sharon Hill Fire Captain Chris Miller, a call for the fire came in at 9:06 a.m. Thursday and was fully involved when officers arrived. After putting out the blaze at around 9:30, 10 dead pit bulls were found to have perished in the fire.

The residence was not connected to the property and was not damaged from the fire. No civilians or firefighters were injured during the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Sharon Hill Fire Marshal's Office, Sharon Hill Police Dept., Delaware County Criminal Investigation Department, and SPCA.

An addition investigation is underway into whether the garage was being used as an illegal kennel.

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