PEKIN, Ill. — One person was hospitalized and several pets reportedly died as the result of a house fire in North Pekin over the weekend.
It happened around 1 a.m. Saturday at a home along Elm Street.
25 News reports that one person had to be hospitalized for smoke inhalation and burns.
Two cats were found dead while a third was taken to an animal hospital for treatment.
A dog also lived on the property, but no one was able to track it down at the scene of the fire Saturday.
Firefighters said the estimated damage to the home totalled roughly $80,000 and the family living there has been displaced.
Initial investigation uncovered it was likely a kitchen fire that got out of control.
The investigation continues and there is no foul play suspected in the fire.
