Animals killed in Staffordshire cattery blaze
Jan 2013
A total of 20 cats have died following a fire that broke out at a cattery in Staffordshire in the early hours of Friday January 4th.
The incident occurred at around 5.30am at the Pine Trees Cattery on Stafford Road in Cannock.
Six fire engines were sent to the scene and three water jets were used to tackle the flames, which had engulfed the building by the time crews arrived.
Station manager Dermot Hogan said the building itself has been destroyed, since it was predominantly made of wood.
He also stated that the fire had started accidentally and was not being treated as suspicious.
"A fire investigation was carried out to establish how the fire started and we believe an electrical fault within one of the pens is to blame," he remarked.
The Pine Trees Cattery's website states that the facility offers heated chalets and family pens for the cats in its care, and only takes inoculated animals.
A dedicated page has been set up on the site to provide visitors with information about the fire, on which the owner states that three of her own cats were among the casualties.
"All cats have now been identified and accounted for, and the two surviving cats are with the vet," Lynn Durnall noted in a statement.
"Both are expected to recover although one will take a little longer due to his burns.
"All of the deceased cats are also being held at the local vets E.C. Straiton's in Penkridge and will be kept there pending the wishes of the owners."
From FIA
A 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment must be carried out on all commercial properties in Scotland, including pubs, under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
If the assessment is deemed to have been carried out to an insufficient extent, the Duty Holder can face an unlimited fine or up to two years in prison.
A total of 20 cats have died following a fire that broke out at a cattery in Staffordshire in the early hours of Friday January 4th.
The incident occurred at around 5.30am at the Pine Trees Cattery on Stafford Road in Cannock.
Six fire engines were sent to the scene and three water jets were used to tackle the flames, which had engulfed the building by the time crews arrived.
Station manager Dermot Hogan said the building itself has been destroyed, since it was predominantly made of wood.
He also stated that the fire had started accidentally and was not being treated as suspicious.
"A fire investigation was carried out to establish how the fire started and we believe an electrical fault within one of the pens is to blame," he remarked.
The Pine Trees Cattery's website states that the facility offers heated chalets and family pens for the cats in its care, and only takes inoculated animals.
A dedicated page has been set up on the site to provide visitors with information about the fire, on which the owner states that three of her own cats were among the casualties.
"All cats have now been identified and accounted for, and the two surviving cats are with the vet," Lynn Durnall noted in a statement.
"Both are expected to recover although one will take a little longer due to his burns.
"All of the deceased cats are also being held at the local vets E.C. Straiton's in Penkridge and will be kept there pending the wishes of the owners."
From FIA
A 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment must be carried out on all commercial properties in Scotland, including pubs, under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
If the assessment is deemed to have been carried out to an insufficient extent, the Duty Holder can face an unlimited fine or up to two years in prison.
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