A pet was killed in a house fire Saturday in Mexico.
The resident and a dog were able to exit the home, which sustained significant smoke and fire damage, but a cat died in the fire, according to a news release issued by the Mexico Public Safety Department. The resident was transported by Audrain Ambulance District to Moberly Regional Medical Center, where they were treated for smoke inhalation and minor burns.
Officials said the cause of the fire was the careless disposal of smoking materials.
At approximately 9:26 p.m., MPSD responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Mansfield Street. Responding officers found flames coming from the living room. The fire was contained and extinguished. The living room sustained significant fire damage, and the rest of the home sustained heavy smoke damage.
The resident has since been released from the hospital, according to the release.
