According to a report from KHQ, a fire that erupted in a home in north Spokane, Washington, has killed one person. A cat was also found dead.

Spokane Fire Department (SFD) crews responded to the home near West Grace and North Adams at around 3 a.m. Thursday morning. On arrival, they found the home fully engulfed in flames. Approximately 27 firefighters from 11 SFD and Spokane Valley Fire Department companies were on scene to fight the flames.

SFD Chief Brian Schaeffer said that heavy fire consumed the entire front of the structure house. His crews reported potential hoarder conditions as they made entry.

An investigation has begun to determine the cause.

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