Orange County firefighters battle 2-story house fire

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla — Orange County firefighters fought a house fire on Oak Tours Dr. in an Edgewood neighborhood Friday afternoon.

The call came in just after 1 p.m. When crews arrived, the 2-story home was 80% involved on the second floor.

Fire officials say someone driving by saw the smoke and called 911.

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The residents were not home when the fire started, but sadly two animals, a dog, and a cat, did not survive.

Red Cross is helping five adults living at the home on Oak Tours Dr.

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