Three family pets were rescued by firefighters but one animal died in a house fire in Westminster, authorities said.
Crews responded at 8:46 p.m. Thursday to the 7100 block of Stahov Avenue, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Firefighters were able to rescue two dogs and a cat but were unable to save one other dog.
One person was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation.
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The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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