at 715 the house fire was dispatched to the 6800 Blk of Woodstream Dr sending Engine 48 first due and Truck 28 first due. All the responding units could see the column of smoke pulling out of the station letting us know this was a working fire. Engine 48 arrived to find fire showing from the attached garage and extending into the second floor. The crew got a line in place and started to extinguish the garage while Truck 28s crew got ladders in place and started to open up. A task Force was called in case addition resources were needed. The fire was under control in about 20 mins and the assignment dropped to 2amp2. Units remained on the scene for 2 and one half hours assisting the family to get valuables out. The cause has been ruled as an electrical malfunction in the garage. The home did have working smoke detectors which allowed the family to escape to safety. Three cats were missing early on. All 3 cats were found and OKpp
