Cigarette Sparks House Fire, Animals Rescued

One cigarette sparked a fire that caused $25,000 worth of damage to a Palm Bay home.

Fire investigators say someone threw away a cigarette in the garage of the home on Johnston Road Sunday morning. (see map) It sparked a fire among gasoline tanks that were being stored in the garage.

Five people were inside the home at the time of the fire and all five made it out of the house safely.

Firefighters successfully revived a small dog and three cats with CPR and the use of pet oxygen masks donated by local animal support groups.

The American Red Cross is assisting the victims. The fire is being ruled accidental.