A fire caused extensive damage to a home on Benz Street in Ansonia Thursday morning.
Firefighters were met by heavy fire on one side of the home when they arrived after 3 a.m., according to fire officials.
Police officers and firefighters helped two people get out of the house. The also rescued several pets, fire officials said.
No one was injured.
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Firefighters from surrounding towns responded to the scene to rotate crews in and out due to the hot, humid weather.
The fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
