SHARON, Pa. -  Investigators in Sharon have declared a home a total loss following a two-alarm fire in which some pets perished.

The first alarm came in at 5:15 a.m. Friday after the fire was spotted in the home on Oak Way.

The first firefighter to arrive reported heavy smoke and fire at the home.

No one was home at the time, but some cats did not survive.

There’s no word yet on what caused the fire.