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Firefighters rescue dogs and cats from Chesterfield house fire

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. β€” Firefighters rescue dogs and cats from early morning house fire in Chesterfield

Firefighters rescued two dogs and several cats from a house fire early Tuesday morning in Chesterfield County's Matoaca area.

Fire crews responded to a home in the 21300 block of Hampton Avenue at about 3:18 a.m. The kitchen fire was brought under control within approximately 30 minutes.

Hampton Avenue house fire

Two adults inside the home escaped safely before firefighters arrived.

The homeowners are receiving assistance from family members following the fire.

The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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