A two-story home in Acushnet was destroyed in a fire last Friday morning, killing two pets and displacing the family who lived there.

Town officials said crews encountered heavy flames at the front door, windows, left side and rear of the house on Rock Street around 9:40 a.m.

Responding police officers helped escort a 40-year-old woman to safety with one of her dogs, according to officials. She was the only person inside at the time.

Multiple departments from surrounding towns responded to assist, including New Bedford, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Rochester and the Providence Canteen. Officials said the fire was contained in just under an hour, but crews stayed on scene for several hours afterward checking for hot spots and ensuring the fire did not reignite.

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