Firefighters rescued three pets, who are in good condition, from a fire that left a house uninhabitable in Lake in the Hills Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
The Huntley Fire Protection District and Lake in the Hills Police Department responded around 6:21 p.m. Tuesday to the 300 block of Stickley Lane in Lake in the Hills for a report of a structure fire.
Huntley Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Eric Bentley said it was reported that all occupants had exited the home but several pets remained inside.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes and found heavy black smoke coming from the two-story residence.
The incident was upgraded to a working fire, bringing in additional resources to assist and neighboring departments to cover Huntley fire stations, Bentley said.
Firefighters initiated an interior attack on the fire, which was located in the kitchen area.
Bentley said the fire was extinguished within 10 minutes of firefighters arriving.
Fire crews searched the home and located three pets — one dog and two cats — inside the residence.
Firefighters administered oxygen to the animals and they were reported to be in good health.
The home sustained heavy damage and is considered uninhabitable until repairs can be made, Bentley said.
Two residents were displaced and are seeking temporary shelter.
The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District, Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department, Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and Carpentersville Fire Department assisted.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Huntley Fire Protection District.