Six people and their cats displaced after fire in Chesapeake

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Fire Department responded to the scene of a house fire in the 1100 block of Decatur Street on April 17, officials said.

Chesapeake firefighters received the call around 5 p.m. Crews arrived on the scene four minutes late to find smoke coming from the first floor of the residence. The residents were already evacuated when crews arrived.

Two cats were still inside at the time, and had to be rescued. The fire was contained to the kitchen area of the home and marked under control around 5:10 p.m. Firefighters provided oxygen therapy to the cats and they appeared uninjured.

The residents consisting of 4 adults, 2 children, and 3 cats are unable to stay in the home due to damage to the structure. No injuries were reported.

The family is taking care of living arrangements, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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