(Source: CBS 5 News) Avondale firefighters said a malfunctioning clothes dryer started the fire that spread into the attic.
(Source: CBS 5 News) Two birds and a cat died from smoke inhalation.AVONDALE, AZ (CBS5) -
An Avondale family was able to escape unharmed from a house fire that claimed the lives of the family pets early Friday morning.
Avondale firefighters said a malfunctioning clothes dryer started the fire that spread into the attic. Extensive damage was done to the interior of the house, a firefighter told CBS 5 News.
The mother, father and one child were inside but got out safely. Two birds and a cat died from smoke inhalation, according to firefighters.
No other information was immediately available.
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