Multiple cats were killed in an overnight fire in the St. Helens neighborhood of Longview.

The structure fire was first reported at a home in the 600 block of 24th Ave. at around 12:55 a.m. this morning. Arriving firefighters reported visible flames coming from the structure.

The blaze was extinguished in just over half an hour; however, several cats were found dead. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.