JERSEY CITY -- Firefighters rescued two pets from a kitchen fire in the Heights this afternoon, officials said.

The one-alarm fire was reported at 107 Reservoir Ave. at about 1 p.m., city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said.

The fire started in a kitchen on the first floor of the four-family house. Firefighters placed the fire, which was contained to the kitchen, under control in about 25 minutes, Morrill said.

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Residents in the affected unit were required to relocate. Firefighters were able to rescue a dog named Midnight and a parakeet from the fire. The dog was brought to a local vet for further treatment, Morrill said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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