VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Fire Department said four people and 17 pets were displaced after their Hanover Drive house caught on fire Tuesday night.
According to the fire department, the fire happened in the 800 block of Hanover Drive, which is located in the Dunbarton section of the city. Firefighters responded around 7:08 p.m. and had the fire under control at 7:23 p.m.
Everyone inside was able to escape the fire and there were no reported injuries.
The fire department said seven cats were rescued, one of which passed away. The other pets were four dogs in the backyard, four birds and two chinchillas.
The Red Cross was notified for their assistance. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
House fire on Hanover Drive in Virginia Beach
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