Two Olean residents suffered burns during a fire at their North Union Street home Monday afternoon.
They were first taken to Olean General Hospital for treatment of facial and airway burns, but then transferred to ECMC in serious condition.
Firefighters were able to rescue one dog and three cats, and gave them oxygen.
Fire Chief Timothy Richardson says heavy fire was blowing out the window on the second floor. They were able to contain the fire to the second floor and attic, and had it under control in about 20 minutes.
Damage is estimated at $25,000. A cause hasn’t been determined yet.