SYRACUSE?– A house fire claimed the lives of one dog and three cats early Friday morning, according to a news release from the Turkey Creek Fire Territory.
One dog and one cat were able to escape the fire.
The territory responded to a report of a structure fire believed to be in the kitchen area at a residence located at 706 North St., Syracuse,?Friday?morning. Firefighters arrived on scene at 3:50 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the resident had got out of the home safely. The occupant reported being awakened by the smoke alarm. The resident was treated at the scene for possible smoke inhalation.
Firefighters had the blaze down in less than 10 minutes. There was an estimated $20,000 in damages., the release states.
The fire was contained to the kitchen area with smoke damage throughout the structure. The fire has been ruled as accidental.
The structure is owned by Carl Coley.
The Syracuse Police Department provided assistance to the fire department at the scene. American Red Cross provided assistance to the occupant at the scene.
