People alive after Redmond house fire, but several animals die

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All of the people are alive after a Redmond house fire, but several animals are dead.

Police officers and firefighters helped three people, a dog, and a cat get out of the 37th Street house yesterday afternoon.

But, a rabbit, some ferrets and a rat died and another cat is missing.

Damage is estimated at $100,000.

The cause is under investigation.

KTVZ story

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