Cat Killed, Home Destroyed in Reseda – NBC Los Angeles

A cat died and a home was destroyed in a fire in the San Fernando Valley on Monday.

Firefighters extinguished the fire in the 19300 block of W. Cantara Street that was reported at about 5:40 p.m. As firefighters were arriving at the scene, the call was changed to an explosion.

The fire spread to the roof of a nearby house, causing minor damage to the roof of a second building.

No residents or firefighters were injured in the fire. Although one cat died, three other animals survived.

The home where the fire broke out was deemed a total loss, according to firefighters. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.