The fire was reported about 5:30 p.m.
WYOMING, MI — A dog and cat died in a fire that damaged a Wyoming house while the family was away, fire officials said.
The fire in the 4400 block of 56th St. SW was reported about 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17.
Wyoming Fire Lt. Dennis Van Tassell said the fire, in the basement, was extinguished fairly quickly but firefighters discovered that a dog and cat perished.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Van Tassell said the fire started while the family was gone.
The American Red Cross was called to assist two adults and two children with immediate needs because the house was not inhabitable.
