*Editors Note: The following story has been updated to show that no firefighters were injured during the incident.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A house fire sent one resident to the hospital and left two dogs dead overnight in Terre Haute.
According to Terre Haute Fire Chief Bill Berry, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 2:17 a.m. to a home in the 1500 block of S 18th Street.
Firefighters reported heavy fire showing in part of the building when they arrived. One occupant had escaped the residence but reportedly had serious burns. That resident was taken to an area hospital.
Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately two hours.
Berry said the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
