MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - A family escaped and pets were rescued from a house fire in Mattoon.

The Mattoon Fire Department was called to the 1400 block of Piatt just before 6:00 Friday morning.

Everyone had made it out of the house by the time firefighters arrived. Smoke was showing when crews arrived.

Two cats were still inside. Firefighters were able to make it into the house and rescue both pets.

Fire was found in the kitchen. Crews were able to get it put out quickly. The cause is under investigation, but MFD said the fire was accidental.

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