Police officers rescued domestic animals from a burning house in the Burgas neighborhood of "Banevo", the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in the coastal city announced.

The fire alarm was received around 13:40. The incident occurred in a private home located at 1 First Street, and the fire started as a result of a blocked chimney, which set part of the house on fire.

During the incident, the 76-year-old owner of the property was outside his home, and his domestic animals were inside, trapped in the fire.

Two police officers and fire crews reacted immediately on the scene. The animals were taken out of the burning house and taken to a safe place.

No people were injured in the incident. Work on the case continues.