Family Pets Killed in Burlington House Fire
Burlington, Vt. — A tragic incident occurred on Friday when two cats were killed in a house fire on Linden Terrace.
The Burlington Fire Department reported the fire broke out just before 1:30 p.m. in the living room of the single-family home. Thankfully, all inhabitants of the house were able to evacuate safely, but the two cats remained trapped inside.
Firefighters faced heavy smoke and required additional support from nearby towns, including South Burlington, Winooski, Colchester, and UVM Rescue, to extinguish the fire.
The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation.
Photo Credit: Burlington Fire Department
