No one was injured after an early morning fire in Howard. The fire broke out before 5 a.m. at a home on Cardinal Lane.
Officials say there were reports of explosions and a fire in the garage. The house was engulfed when they arrived. Three family members, mother, father and daughter got out safely. Cat had to be rescued. It took about 30 minutes to control the fire. The cold weather created several challenges, including freezing hoses. The house is a total loss, but a damage estimate is not available.