The Minot Fire Department was dispatched at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday to 1129 6th St. NE. for a report of a fire that started in the home’s laundry room.

Firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial dispatch. They found heavy smoke coming from the front and rear of the home.

The firefighters were able to enter the home through the rear entrance. They immediately went to the lower level where the laundry room was located and extinguished the fire.

One cat perished in the fire. No other injuries were reported. The fire is still under investigation.