JERSEY CITY -- Firefighters rescued two pets from a kitchen fire in the Heights this afternoon, officials said.

The one-alarm fire was reported at 107 Reservoir Ave. at about 1 p.m., city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said.

The fire started in a kitchen on the first floor of the four-family house. Firefighters placed the fire, which was contained to the kitchen, under control in about 25 minutes, Morrill said.

Residents in the affected unit were required to relocate. Firefighters were able to rescue a dog named Midnight and a parakeet from the fire. The dog was brought to a local vet for further treatment, Morrill said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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