The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 1600 block of North Marrs Thursday at approximately 5:40 PM. Firefighters encountered a single-story residence with heavy smoke and flames coming from the front entrance and windows. Firefighters initiated an exterior attack before transitioning to interior operations. Crews conducted primary and secondary searches while extinguishing fire in multiple rooms of the residence. Once the fire was brought under control, firefighters conducted overhaul operations to extinguish remaining hot spots.
No injuries were reported. Two occupants were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross was contacted to assist with temporary accommodations. Unfortunately, two dogs and one cat were found deceased inside the residence. The residence sustained significant fire and smoke damage. A total estimated dollar loss and the exact cause of the blaze was not immediately determined. Investigators did determine that the fire originated in a bedroom near an electrical plug.