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Weekend Tallahassee Fire Destroys Home

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Crews in tallahassee were called to an apartment fire on Saturday morning.

It happened just before 9 AM in the 1000 block of Sharer Court. When firefighters arrived on scene, they found smoke and fire coming from the second floor of the two-story apartment. Officials worked to keep the fire from spreading and were able to have it under control within minutes. According to firefighters, the fire is believed to be electrical.

Two cats were found during a search of the apartment, but no injuries were reported. Officials say the blaze caused $15,000 in damages. Red Cross is assisting the residents.