Family Pets Killed In House Fire

A family lost several pets after a fire ravaged a Beekman home while nobody was home.

Several animals were lost during a house fire in Beekman.
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03/05/2019 12:57 p.m.

The fire began around 6 p.m. Monday, March 4, at 65 Pleasant Ridge Road, said Beekman Fire Chief Greg Rayburn.

Rayburn said the dogs and cats perished, most likely from smoke inhalation, the chief said. He was not sure of the number of animals.

Beekman firefighters were on the scene of the fire until after 12:30 a.m., he added.

A cause of the fire is under investigation. The home received extensive damage from smoke and water, he added.

Beekman was assisted on the scene by East Fishkill, LaGrange, Union Vale, and Pawling fire departments. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and the Dutchess County Fire Investigation Team also responded.

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