House fire in Simcoe, Ontario causes $250,000 damage, kills 2 snakes, spares dog and cat.

A house fire in Simcoe, Ontario, on Sunday morning resulted in the loss of two pet snakes, believed to have died from smoke inhalation. Firefighters from four stations responded to the blaze around 7:15 a.m., which caused an estimated $250,000 in damage. The home's occupants, a cat and a dog, were unharmed. The Norfolk County Fire Department stressed the importance of working smoke alarms for safety.