2 dogs killed, man suffers burns after Calvert County kennel fire

Authorities say two dogs were killed and a man suffered burns after a kennel fire outside a home in Calvert County.

The fire happened just before 8:15 p.m. Thursday in the 800 block of Chippingwood Drive in the Port Republic area.

Officials say the kennel was located outside the residence and was on fire when crews arrived.

A man suffered burns and was flown to a burn center where he remains in stable condition. Two dogs were killed in the fire and a third was injured.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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