DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - One person escaped a raging house fire in Danville.

The call came in around 6:30 Wednesday morning to the 700 block of Edith St.

Half of the house was already engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

The homeowner was able to get out through a window.

One pet did die in the fire.

The house is considered a total loss.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.