Pets killed in overnight apt. fire

Several family pets perished in a tragic overnight fire and the owners are left devastated. The fire broke out in a duplex-style apartment building.

Phoenix Fire crews were called out to the Cave Creek and Peoria Roads after a neighbor called 911. Three adults live in that unit and were not home at the time the fire broke out.

A dog, a cat, two fish, bearded dragon and iguana died in the fire. Firefighters were able to save three of the four dogs.

The home was destroyed and the residents are staying with friends and family. The cause of the fire remains under investigation