SHAWNEE COUNTY—Authorities are working to determine the cause of a Kansas house fire that left several pets dead.

Just after&nbsp;4p.m. Wednesday, a fire was discovered in a home at 310 NW Fairchild Street in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Todd Harrison.

Crews found fire and smoke was showing from the rear of the house.&nbsp; A search of the house revealed occupants were not home at the time of the incident. They returned home shortly after being notified by neighbors and spoke with investigators.

Fire crews found and rescued several cats in the residence. Several other cats perished as a result of the fire, according to Harrison. The estimated total damage is $15,000: $10,000 is associated with structural damage and $5000 content loss. Investigators found no working smoke detectors in the home, according to Harrison.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Authorities are working to determine the cause of a Kansas house fire that left several pets dead.Just after&nbsp;4p.m. Wednesday, a fire was discovered in a home at 310 NW Fairchild Street in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Todd Harrison.Crews found fire and smoke was showing from the rear of the house.&nbsp; A search of the house revealed occupants were not home at the time of the incident. They returned home shortly after being notified by neighbors and spoke with investigators.Fire crews found and rescued several cats in the residence. Several other cats perished as a result of the fire, according to Harrison. The estimated total damage is $15,000: $10,000 is associated with structural damage and $5000 content loss. Investigators found no working smoke detectors in the home, according to Harrison.

Fire Marshal: Several pets die after fire at Kansas home