KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that left seven without a place to live.

Just before 11:30a.m. Tuesday crews responded to the report of a house fire in the 3700 block of Garner Avenue in Kansas City, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.

First responders found smoke and fire showing from the 2 and half story home.

During the search of the home crews were able to find and remove the occupant's family dog.&nbsp; The dog was checked out on scene and appeared to be doing ok. Crews were able to get the fire under control at about noon.&nbsp; Red Cross is assisting two adults and five children.&nbsp;

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that left seven without a place to live.Just before 11:30a.m. Tuesday crews responded to the report of a house fire in the 3700 block of Garner Avenue in Kansas City, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.First responders found smoke and fire showing from the 2 and half story home.During the search of the home crews were able to find and remove the occupant's family dog.&nbsp; The dog was checked out on scene and appeared to be doing ok. Crews were able to get the fire under control at about noon.&nbsp; Red Cross is assisting two adults and five children.&nbsp;

Dog rescued from KC house fire that displaced 2 adults, 5 kids