The fire engulfed the house so quickly that the family didn't have time to grab anything or put on their shoes.

ST. LOUIS — Five people were able to get out of their home before it was destroyed by a fire Sunday night.

Charred rubble is all that's left at 1285 Stephenridge in Cottleville, Missouri. The Cottleville Fire Department said the homeowner was working in the garage when a piece of equipment caught fire.

The fire engulfed the house so quickly that the family didn't have time to grab anything or put on their shoes.

Neighbors said flames were 40 or 50 feet high and let up the entire neighborhood.