Two cats rescued from house fire in southeast London

LONDON, ONT. -- A fire at a public housing unit on Barberry Court has caused an estimated $40,000 in damage.

London Fire Department Platoon Chief Colin Shewell says, "Crews arrived on scene and were able to determine that everyone was out of the building."

All occupants were able to get out safely, but one was being assessed by paramedics at the scene.

Shewell adds, "However there were some possible pets in there. Our crews went in, did a quick knock-down, were able to get the fire under control quite quickly and do a primary, secondary search. Two cats were found in good condition alive."

There is extensive damage to the unit at 14 Barberry Court.

The fire is believed to have started in the basement dryer area, but the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.

Active incident update Barberry Court: Multiple Fire apparatus on scene. Offensive attack, primary and secondary search complete. All occupants are out. Crews have found two cats alive on second floor. Fire is under control. Working with @MLPS911 @lpsmediaoffice #LdnOnt #lfdont pic.twitter.com/OEIMLhrGX2

— London Fire Department (@LdnOntFire) January 14, 2020

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  Firefighters work at the scene of a fire on Barberry Court in London, Ont. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (Bryan Bicknell / CTV London)