FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department says that two people were able to make it out of a house fire early Wednesday morning. Crews were called to 5929 South Calhoun Street just before 5 a.m. When they arrived they found smoke coming from several areas of the structure. It took crews about 10 minutes to gain control of the fire that they believe started in a kitchen area.
Sadly, two cats were found to have perished in the fire.
The home suffered moderate smoke, water, and fire damage. The official cause is still under investigation.
The FWFD released the following:
The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure fire. Upon arrival of E11, smoke was found coming from multiple areas of the house and both occupants had self-evacuated by the time Fire Department arrived. Hose lines were pulled and the fire was quickly extinguished and the house was searched. During the search two cats were found deceased and removed from the residence. At this time there were no hospital transports and the fire remains under investigation. Assisting at the scene was FWFD, Neighborhood Code Enforcement, Fort Wayne Communications, Animal Care and Control, A.E.P, N.I.P.S.C.O, and T.R.A.A.
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