Several animals, including chinchilla, die in house fire in Derry Township

DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Several animals died in a fire that badly damaged a home Wednesday morning in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.

The fire started just after 8:30 a.m. on East First Avenue at Blaine Way.

Siding on the two-story home was melted and charred.

Two dogs, a cat and a chinchilla died in the fire, officials said.

A fire marshal is investigating what caused the fire.

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