Kathy Holder told the paper Troy Holder arrived home to find a fire in the kitchen and the hallway. Troy Holder was able to help his son and their dog get out of the apartment. Butch Holder went back to grab the family’s other cat, eventually finding him but suffering some smoke inhalation in the process. The family’s hamster was also saved.

Authorities say the fire is believed to have been caused by a burner on the apartment stove, which had been left on. The burner set fire to something on the stove before spreading to other, nearby materials. The apartment had a smoke detector, but its batteries were dead.

The Holder family has renter’s insurance. The American Red Cross is assisting the family, including help with providing lodging.