Boston firefighters battled flames Wednesday night at a home in the city's Roslindale neighborhood.
Upon arrival, heavy fire was showing from the top of a 2-story wood frame home on Bateman Street, the Boston Fire Department said.
Photos shared by the fire department showed thick gray smoke billowing into the air.
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Firefighters were able to quickly knock the blaze down and prevent it from spreading.
Five people and two dogs were displaced by the fire, and they are currently looking for a family cat, the fire department said.
No injuries were reported.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
