3 Dogs Killed, 1 Cat Rescued After Fire Breaks Out Inside Annapolis Home

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Three dogs were killed in an Annapolis house fire that saw one cat rescued and a family displaced late Tuesday, authorities said.

The Annapolis Fire Department said Wednesday that the fire broke out inside a two-story single-family home at 4 Randys Lane, just a half-mile from Germantown Elementary School in Annapolis.

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First responders were alerted to the blaze shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday after it was discovered by one of the homeowners. Two people were evaluated at the scene but required no additional treatment.

The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes after 43 firefighters from the Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and Naval District Washington fire departments reported to the scene.

Early findings from the scene indicate the blaze originated in the home's kitchen, although officials have not yet pinpointed what caused the fire to break out.

Investigators did not detail estimated property damages.

The American Red Cross and the Anne Arundel Arundel County Mobile Crisis Response Team is providing assistance to the two individuals.

An investigation by the Annapolis Fire and Explosive Services Unit is ongoing.