Three family pets were rescued by firefighters but one animal died in a house fire in Westminster, authorities said.

Crews responded at 8:46 p.m. Thursday to the 7100 block of Stahov Avenue, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

Firefighters were able to rescue two dogs and a cat but were unable to save one other dog.

One person was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.