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Litter of puppies killed in Johnston County fire

A litter of puppies was killed late Wednesday in a house fire on Parrish Road.

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Litter of puppies killed in Johnston County fire
BENSON, N.C. — A litter of puppies was killed late Wednesday in a house fire on Parrish Road.

Fire crews said the fire started shortly before 10 p.m. at a family's Benson farm house. A couple escaped the fire without injuries, but officials said they lost nearly everything inside.

A small dog was rescued from the fire, but a litter of puppies died.

Litter of puppies killed in Johnston County fire

There were no fire hydrants near the home, so crews had to truck in water to extinguish the fire. The Johnston County Fire Marshall said the source of the fire was electrical.

Officials say the Red Cross is helping the couple.

Litter of puppies killed in Johnston County fire

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