3 people injured, multiple dogs killed in East Hartford house fire

Three people were taken to the hospital and multiple dogs died after a house fire in East Hartford on Sunday morning.

Firefighters were called to a home on Whiting Road around 1:15 a.m. for a report of a structure fire.

When crews arrived, they said they found a single-family home with heavy fire on the second floor.

According to the fire department, one person suffered burns and was transported to a local hospital. Two additional people were later brought to the hospital to be treated for injuries related to the fire.

Investigators said several dogs died from smoke inhalation. A few other dogs were able to be rescued.

The fire is under investigation by the East Hartford Fire Marshal’s Office.

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