We are devastated - owner of Fur Cottage Kennels and Cattery in Kirkham shut today after overnight fire
The fire broke out last night in the early hours.
Kind-hearted members of the public have come together to offer support to the owner of a dog boarding business in Kirkham after an overnight fire has forced it to shut for the day.
Fur Cottage Kennels and Cattery on Fleetwood Old Road caught fire last night around 1.30am.
The owner told the Post: “We are devastated and unsure if what caused the fire at the moment.”
The business Facebook post read: “Urgent Notice, Daycare is cancelled today.
“My house at Fur Cottage caught fire last night at around 1:30am.
“All Animals in the kennels and cattery are safe but my family and I are very lucky to have got out.”
The post further read: “Phone lines are down and we have no electricity or water. I’m doing everything I can to keep the business running.
“If you are dropping boarders off today please be patient. My world has turned upside down.”
Many followers flooded the comments underneath the post offering their support and help and also expressed their gratitude for the owner and animals’ safety.
If you are a plumber/tradesperson and can help visit their Facebook page here
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 01:34, three fire engines from Blackpool, Wesham and South Shore attended a building fire on Fleetwood Old Road, Greenhalgh with Thistleton.
“Firefighters used six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and chimney rods to extinguish the fire.”
Crews were in attendance for around two hours and 20 minutes.
The cause of the fire is under investigation but its not being treated as suspicious.