TOTAL LOSS Fire Destroys Milton Home, Some Family Pets Rescued
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Also Contributing: Dave Benton
Reported: Apr. 24, 2012 2:52 PM EDT
Updated: Apr. 24, 2012 4:52 PM EDT
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Milton
, Cabell County
, West Virginia
A family is homeless after fire rips through their Cabell County home Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters tell Eyewitness News a lawn mower parked near the home caught fire and strong winds carried the flames a nearby boat and then to this house, completely destroying it.
The fire was first reported just after 1pm Tuesday. As of 4pm firefighters still had a difficult time trying to contain hot spots due to the strong winds.
The owners of that home tell us a cat and her newborn kittens did not survive, however, some of the other family pets did.
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Multiple fire crews are on the scene of a structure fire in Milton Tuesday afternoon.
Dispatchers say it started shortly after 1pm along Greenhouse Lane.
We're told numerous firefighters including those with the Milton Volunteer Fire Department are trying to get that fire under control.
We have a crew headed to the scene and will bring you more information as it becomes available.
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Bethany Simmons
