UPDATE: Four pets killed in Salisbury house fire

Investigators say four pets died during a house fire at a Salisbury home on Tuesday evening.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says a neighbor of the Ridge Road home discovered the fire, just after 3:40 PM. Fifteen firefighters from all three Salisbury fire stations responded, and had the blaze under control in 20 minutes.

Four pets, including two dogs and two snakes, died during the blaze, but there were no human injuries reported. Damages are estimated at $75,000.

Investigators say the fire started in the family room of the two story home, and was accidentally started by a heat lamp that lit up nearby material.