Flames tore through a converted trailer home in Shelton on Wednesday evening, killing a dog that was locked inside a crate while the owners were away, according to fire officials.
Shelton Asst. Fire Chief Daryl Osiecki said firefighters were called to 143 Indian Well Road around 8 p.m. and arrived to find flames had consumed 50 percent of the trailer.
It took firefighters a total of 15 minutes to put out the flames, an effort that was hindered by show-covered fire hydrants, according to Osiecki.
The home is a loss and the residents have arranged to stay with family members.
Osiecki is reminding residents to dig out fire hydrants after fresh snow falls.
