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Home destroyed, 2 pets killed in Springfield fire

SPRINGFIELD — Fire crews responded to a working house fire in Springfield Sunday afternoon.

Firefighters were dispatched to reports of a working structure fire in the 400 block of North Bechtle Avenue around 11:45 a.m.

Crew on scene told News Center 7 that everyone inside of the home made it out safely, but two pets were killed in the fire.

The origin of the fire is believed to be from a couch in front of an electrical outlet.

The Red Cross has been called to assist the owners of the home.

We will continue updating this story as we learn more.

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