Dog dies after structure fire on Mount Olivet Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A dog has died and another was transported to a local animal hospital after a structure fire in Bowling Green on Wednesday morning.

At 6:38 a.m., the Richardsville Fire Department says it responded to a structure fire on Mount Olivet Road near Ephram White Park.

Officials say upon arrival, smoke was visible from the structure, and crews quickly located the fire in the kitchen.

Firefighters also searched after a report that two dogs were inside.

The fire department says one dog was brought outside, where lifesaving measures were performed before it was transported to a local animal hospital. The second dog was found dead, officials say.

Firefighters extinguished the fire and checked for hot spots.

The Richardsville Fire Department was assisted by the Gott Fire Department and Medical Center EMS.