Four people were left without a home Wednesday morning after a fire ignited at a house in Burlington. Fire crews responded to 1850 North Avenue around 2 a.m. Burlington Fire Deputy Chief Peter Brown said when crews arrived they saw heavy flames coming from the front of the building. Brown said the house had an attached apartment unit. He said all four of the residents were outside when firefighters began putting out the fire. "Which is great news, obviously, " he said. Brown said fire crews remained on scene at 6 a.m. and that the fire marshal was investigating a cause. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced individuals. Brown said several cats had not been accounted for. Brown thanked area fire and police departments for assisting in coverage while crews were on scene.

Four people were left without a home Wednesday morning after a fire ignited at a house in Burlington.

Fire crews responded to 1850 North Avenue around 2 a.m.


Burlington Fire Deputy Chief Peter Brown said when crews arrived they saw heavy flames coming from the front of the building. Brown said the house had an attached apartment unit.

He said all four of the residents were outside when firefighters began putting out the fire.

"Which is great news, obviously, " he said.

Brown said fire crews remained on scene at 6 a.m. and that the fire marshal was investigating a cause.

The Red Cross is assisting the displaced individuals. Brown said several cats had not been accounted for.

Brown thanked area fire and police departments for assisting in coverage while crews were on scene.