Colchester

Cat dead after house fire in Colchester

Colchester Fire

A cat has died after a house caught fire in Colchester Thursday night.

Fire officials said they were called to a home on Amston Road around 6 p.m.

Responding crews found fire in the living room. The blaze was put under control about an hour later.

Two cats were found inside the home. One died from smoke inhalation and the other was taken to a veterinarian for treatment.

Several fire agencies assisted at the scene. No injuries were reported.

The Colchester Fire Marshal's Office is conducting an investigation.

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