Martha's Chow Dies in Kennel Explosion

One of Martha Stewart's Chow Chows -- "Genghis Kahn" -- was among 17 dogs who died yesterday in a propane explosion at a Carbon County (Pennsylvania) kennel. The explosion is suspected to have been caused by a static electricity spark during a propane delivery, although the investigation is ongoing.

Twelve of the deceased dogs were the personal pets of the kennel owners. Five other dogs who died were boarder dogs - including Genghis Kahn. Following the explosion, the propane delivery man tossed a Cairn Terrier over the kennel's fence to safety. The delivery man is now hospitalized with burns and is in critical condition. Several police officers also were burned while rescuing dogs from the kennel. All dogs who escaped the explosion and ensuing fire are reported to have been recovered from the nearby woods.

Credit: LA Times, marthastewartblog; Photo: Martha Stewart