Dogs rescued as fire hits Fife re-homing centre

An animal shelter in Fife is clearing up after a fire last night.

Fife Dog and Rescue Re-Homing, based in Lochgelly, was hit by a blaze during last night’s exceptional thunderstorms.,

Fire crews raced to the scene to bring it under control, and all dogs were safely removed from the building.

They have now been returned to their kennels, but the centre is closed to allow the clear-up operation to begin.

Landslip closes Kinghorn to Burntisland Road

The centre posted its thanks on its Facebook page: “Firstly to a wonderful team who all pulled together tonight when we got the call their was a fire. Team members from all over including Perth raced to help. You are all exceptional.

“All dogs were evacuated from the building and crated in outside area. Dogs are now back in their kennels safe.

“Thank you to Fife Fire Brigade you were all so understanding for our dogs.

“Of all nights it had to happen, we were all soaked through!”

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Fife Dog Rescue and Rehoming was established in November 2013 to assist dogs who are in need of help in finding their new forever homes.

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