Multiple pets die in Vernon house fire

Multiple pets were killed during a house fire in Vernon on Monday.

The fire was reported in the morning hours at a residence on Riverside Drive, where firefighters, police and medics responded, according to the Vernon Fire Department.

The first units on scene found smoke coming from the roof of the residence and fire in the home, fire officials said.

Fire crews made an aggressive interior attack and searched the home, finding no occupants inside, according to fire officials. Three pets, however, were found dead in the home, fire officials said.

Firefighters from the South Windsor and Tolland fire departments were called in for mutual aid to provide station coverage while crews were at the scene.

The fire is being investigated by the Vernon Police Department and the Fire Marshal’s Office.