LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Five adults and two children were displaced by a fire in Lockport that happened Saturday night, according to the Lockport Fire Department.
Officials said someone called 911 for visible flames from a first-floor window at 182 North Transit Street. This building has multiple units.
When firefighters arrived, they said fire could be seen coming through windows on the side and back of the building, and through the back porch.
The Lockport Fire Department said that the building had "unique renovations" and construction, causing extensive overhaul to ensure flames were put out.
The total property damage is reported to be $70,000. Fire damage was kept to the back of the building on both floors, but smoke, heat, and water damage occurred throughout the whole residence.
One cat was found alive in the building and firefighters administered oxygen. Another cat in a second-floor apartment was found deceased.
According to the Lockport Fire Department, no smoke detectors were found in the building at all.
The cause of the fire is being investigated but an unattended candle is being looked into as a possibility.
The fire crews were on the scene for around four hours. There are no reported injuries of any people.