CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A family is safe after a fire destroyed their Salisbury home early Tuesday morning.
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The Salisbury Fire Department was called to the house on Grove Street around 12:30 a.m.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, the house was already charred and plumes of smoke could be seen coming from a front window.
According to fire officials, crews were able to quickly contain the fire.
Authorities said the people who lived inside the home made it out safely but lost a cat and a dog in the fire.
There's no word on what caused the fire at this point.
The American Red Cross is assisting the family.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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