Sheriff’s officials in Fremont County report two pets died in a house fire Sunday night. Authorities were notified of the blaze at a residence in the 1000 block of Filmore Street, in Sidney, just before 9-p.m.

Sheriff’s deputies, Sidney Fire and Rescue, Hamburg Fire, Riverton Fire, and Tabor Fire all responded to the call. Sheriff Kevin Aistrope says the homeowner was not home at the time fire, however two dogs were inside the home and were found deceased due to smoke inhalation.

Bystanders advised they observed smoke coming from the home and gained entry, in an attempt to rescue animals located inside. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.