BOARDMAN The Ohio Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of a fire at a home in Boardman.

Fire was reported just before 8 a.m. Monday on Arlene Avenue, west of Southern Boulevard.

The first crew to arrive found flames and heavy smoke pouring from the back of the home.

One person who managed to escape from the burning home through the front door was evaluated by EMTs and appears to be okay. However, two of the family's cats perished in the fire.

21 News is working to find out if anyone was injured.

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