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Fire at Christal K-9 leaves multiple dogs dead in kennels
The Lawrence fire report details a November blaze at Christal K-9 boarding in which a box fan motor overheated and ignited fiberboard behind a kennel. Four dogs died, others survived with varying injuries as investigators consider stricter kennel fire safety rules and possible sprinkler mandates. Local officials weigh licensing overlaps and stricter enforcement amid the tragedy.
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