UPDATE (10:31 p.m.-8/18):
CALDWELL, Idaho — A family lost their home and several pets in a devastating fire Tuesday, though a teenager who was home alone managed to escape without injuries.
Caldwell Fire received a call about a residential fire at approximately 5:03 p.m. Multiple fire agencies responded to prevent the flames from spreading.
"For a while we were like what the heck happened," said Manuel Olvera, a nearby neighbor.
WATCH: Neighborhood Reporter Leslie Solis on the scene of the house fire spoke to neighbors on what they saw:
Olvera wasn't sure if the smoke was a dust storm or fire, but the moment it hit his face, he and his father immediately got in their car to help.
"The house was mostly smoke except for the garage," Olvera said.
"Did you guys call 911? Yes," Olvera said.
Battalion Caldwell Fire Chief Eric Nye confirmed it started as a garage fire that spread throughout the home, making it a total loss.
"We went directly into rescue mode," Nye said.
"We do have multiple animals that have died due to the fire," Nye said.
Two dogs, a bearded dragon, and two birds died in the fire.
"I can imagine how they must feel," Olvera said.
Idaho News 6 was the only crew granted access by the chief to view the aftermath at the back of the home.
"There were also two injured firefighters who were taken to West Valley with non-life-threatening injuries," Nye said.
Due to the total loss, the family was offered assistance through the Burnout Fund and First Choice Homes.
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UPDATE (8:13 p.m. - 8/18):
Sadly, the family’s pets, including two dogs, a bearded dragon, and two birds, did not survive.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but according to investigators, it appears accidental at this time.
UPDATE (7:00 p.m. - 8/18):
Two dogs were confirmed dead as a result of the Caldwell house fire.
The other pets of the residence have yet to be located.
A minor escaped a house fire that broke out on Roosevelt and Plateau Ave in Caldwell on Monday.
Multiple agencies and units responded to the scene and, upon arrival, found a house engulfed in flames.
A dog was found dead on the scene, and officials are still looking for another dog, a bearded dragon, and two birds.
WATCH: Neighborhood Reporter Leslie Solis reporting on the scene of the house fire
No human injuries were reported.
Nampa, Middleton, Star, Wilder, and Caldwell are the agencies that responded to the structure fire.
A burnout fund was offered by First Choice Homes to help the family with the total loss.
The fire is still under active investigation, and Idaho News 6 will provide updates as they become available.