3 adults, 2 dogs safe after Canton house fire

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Two men, one woman and their two dogs escaped safely from their burning home in Canton early Monday; however, a cat remains missing.

Canton firefighters were called to the fire in the 500 block of Gobel Ave. SE at 2:09 a.m.

When firefighters arrived, they said they saw heavy flames on the front porch extending to the interior of the home.

According to firefighters, there was some difficulty fighting the fire because of downed power lines.

Firefighters added the cause remains under investigation and it is unlikely the home can be re-occupied.