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7 Adopted Dogs en Route From Texas to Forever Homes Killed in Van Fire

  • A Mercedes-Benz transport vehicle carrying dogs for Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue caught fire late Friday night on the eastbound side of Interstate 270 near Glen Carbon, Illinois, resulting in the deaths of seven dogs being taken to their new adoptive families.
  • The driver was able to remove some of the kennels and was unharmed, but the exact cause of the fast and intense fire remains unknown.
  • Four dogs escaped the fire due to the swift efforts of drivers; three were reunited with their adoptive families, while Guapo, a heavily injured Eskidoodle, was rushed to a local animal hospital in Glen Carbon for treatment of severe burns and smoke inhalation.
  • In a Facebook post, Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue expressed devastation and gratitude for the heroic drivers and helpers, while Belles Buds Rescue confirmed Guapo's stable condition and is accepting donations for his veterinary care.
  • This tragedy deeply affected the rescue teams and community, prompting requests for thoughts and prayers for all impacted and plans to share donation information soon.
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WGEM broke the news in on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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