NEWBURY, Mass. — A dog and a cat were killed after a fire engulfed a Newbury home in flames.
According to fire officials, crews were called to a home on Fruit Street around 12:55 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the home fully engulfed in flames.
2 children and 2 adults were at home at the time, and all 4 were able to leave before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported to residents or first responders.
Fire officials say a dog and a cat were killed in the fire.
The home has been deemed a total loss.
The whipping wind made neighborhood houses get pelted with embers, along with responding trucks.
Fire crews did not enter the building due to the flames.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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