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Two dogs, one cat perish after east London, Ont. house fire

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Fire crews responded to a house fire in the 100-block of Chesley Avenue in London, Ont. on April 28, 2023. (Source: London Fire Department/Twitter)

Damage is estimated to be over $100,000 and three pets were killed after a fire tore through a home in east London late Friday night.

According to a tweet from the London Fire Department, multiple fire crews responded to a home located in the 100-block of Chesley Avenue, located near Hamilton Road, on Friday night for a report of a structure fire.

Multiple firefighters performed CPR on two large dogs, but both dogs and a cat died as a result of the fire.

The family evacuated the home prior to the arrival of fire crews.

A firefighter however suffered a minor hand injury and was taken to hospital.

According to London fire, the blaze was considered accidental.

Damage is currently estimated in excess of $100,000.