Two homes damaged in early-morning Dallas fire, residents and pets escape

DALLAS - Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) successfully extinguished a fire that damaged two homes in a residential area early Sunday morning.

Dallas fire damages two homes

What we know:

DFR crews responded to a structure fire call at 1:45 a.m. in the 1500 block of Kingsley Drive. Firefighters arrived to find one house engulfed in heavy smoke and fire, with flames already spreading to a second structure.

Firefighters launched a quick offensive attack on both houses and were able to bring the fires under control about one hour after arrival. The residents of the initial home, along with their pets, were able to exit safely before firefighters arrived.

The wind caused the neighboring home to catch on fire. There were four adults and one child inside the home, but they were able to get out safely.

The American Red Cross was notified to assist both families due to the fire, smoke and water damage.

The fires were extinguished just after 3 a.m.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but is not believed to be suspicious in nature.