Emergency crews battled a house fire in Huntsville Monday that claimed the life of a pet.

Huntsville/Lake of Bays firefighters arrived at the home on Aspdin Road shortly after 2 a.m. and found flames shooting from the roof.

A fire official said the fire destroyed the first floor and roof of the home, causing at least $500,000 in damage.

CTV News has learned the homeowner’s cat died in the fire.

No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.