The London Fire Department says a cat has died after a fire in a laundry room.
Platoon Chief Gary Mosburger says crews were called to a home on Madison Avenue Monday afternoon.
A man was able to escape and was treated on-site by paramedics. He was not taken to hospital.
A pet cat was found during a search of the home. Mosburger says emergency crews attempted to resuscitate the cat but were unable to bring it back to life.
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He says the fire was quickly put out, but the smoke damage is extensive.
Damage is pegged at over $100,000.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the platoon chief says it does not appear to be suspicious.
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