Georgetown house fire prompts rescue of woman and two cats on South Hamilton Street

Georgetown Fire Department crews responded early Friday to a house fire on South Hamilton Street after smoke was reported coming from the second story of the residence, WKYT reported. Dispatches were made after callers reported visible smoke from upstairs, prompting firefighters to mobilize to the scene.

According to the report, the incident resulted in the rescue of a woman inside the home. Firefighters also recovered two cats from the property during the response, the report said, after locating the animals amid conditions tied to the reported smoke and fire activity.

The fire department’s radio dispatch and the initial report focused on the second-floor smoke, which can indicate an interior fire or a problem in upper-level rooms. Crews arrived to assess the source, contain any active burning, and ensure no further occupants or pets were trapped before handing off the scene to any follow-up needs.

As is typical in house-fire responses, emergency personnel prioritized life safety and evacuation while establishing control of the situation. The report did not specify whether any other people were inside the home at the time of the response, nor did it provide details on injuries beyond the fact that the woman was rescued.

No information was included in the report about the cause of the fire, the extent of damage, or whether residents were displaced. Fire investigators commonly determine origin and cause after the scene is secured and conditions are safe, and additional updates often come later from the fire department once testing or interviews are completed.

WKYT’s report did not state how long crews remained on scene or whether additional mutual aid was requested. The next publicly available details, if released, are expected to cover the fire’s cause, the damage assessment, and any citations or findings from the investigation.