On June 04, 2022 at approximately 10:21 a.m. the Abilene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire located on the 600 block of South LaSalle. An occupant of the residence had arrived home to find the house filled with smoke, at which time they called 911. AFD fire crews arrived to find light smoke escaping the front door. A fire was discovered that was contained to a bedroom. It was quickly extinguished without incident. Two dogs and two pet snakes were found deceased in the structure. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Damages are estimated at $15,000.