Family escapes devastating house fire in Pueblo

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - The Pueblo Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 2800 block of 3rd Avenue.

Pueblo Police reports that a family of four and some of their animals, including a pet pig, were safely evacuated. However, officials say two cats died in the fire.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

The homeowner, Melissa Licon, told KRDO13 that she was thankful her family got out of the house safely.

"So, thank goodness my dogs were on alert. They started barking. I was in my room getting ready, and my dogs started going crazy. I noticed that my back patio was completely engulfed in flames."

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