PHOENIX — Three people, including a police officer, were taken to hospitals on Wednesday morning after a fire at an apartment home in Phoenix.
The call came out in the area of 27th Avenue and Indian School Road around 5 a.m.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, two officers arrived at the home first and forced open a door and window in an effort to rescue anyone inside. They reportedly rescued at least one person from the burning home.
Phoenix Fire Department officials at the scene say two people from the home were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation. One of the officers was also evaluated at the scene for smoke inhalation before being taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Officials say multiple animals were in the home at the time of the fire. Three cats were rescued; however, two dogs are believed to have died.
What led to the fire is under investigation, and there are no additional details about the incident at this time.
