SWEETWATER COUNTY — Yesterday Sweetwater County Fire District #1 responded to 67 Purple Sage, lot #1 at approximately 6 pm for a report of a fire underneath a trailer home.

Upon arrival, they noted heavy smoke and flames coming from under the home.

Firefighters were on scene for one-and-a-half hours. They responded with three units and 16 firefighters.

Firefighters were able to rescue two dogs, a cat, and several kittens

The fire was caused by a faulty heat tape on the water pipes.

The fire did not enter the inside of the home but the house was filled with heavy smoke.