(KAIR)--No injuries are reported following an early Tuesday morning Atchison house fire.

Atchison Fire Chief Ted Graf, in a news release, said fire crews were called to 1312 Crowell Street, shortly before 12:45, where fire was reported in the basement of the home.

Flames and heavy smoke were found when firefighters arrived and they went to work to extinguish the blaze.

The two occupants of the home were able to escape to safety, but told firefighters their dog and cat were missing.

The two animals were located, and oxygen administered to both, with the two animals left in the care of the home's occupants, who are seeking shelter with relatives.

Graf said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Assisting the Fire Department at the scene were Atchison Police, Atchison County EMS, and the City of Atchison Street Department.