South Bend firefighters saved four pets after rushing to a house fire in the 2400 block of Poland Street.

They got the call just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, and arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the home.

The fire was mainly outside, but flames spread through a window into the house. Crews had the blaze under control within about 10 minutes.

No one was home, but they rescued three dogs and a cat.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.