JAMESTOWN — Seven pets were lost in a house fire in southeast Jamestown Saturday morning, April 13, according to Jamestown Fire Chief Jim Reuter.
Around 8:45 a.m. Saturday, six units and 21 firefighters responded to 310 Fifth Avenue Southeast. According to Reuters, smoke was coming from the house when firefighters arrived.
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He said the fire started at the main entrance to the kitchen area. Firefighters extinguished the fire and confirmed it was extinguished. Firefighters also ventilated the house to prevent smoke.
The entire house is said to have suffered smoke damage.
No injuries were reported, but seven pets were lost, Reuters said. No one was home at the time.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Firefighters were on the scene for about an hour and 45 minutes.
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