VALDOSTA — Firefighters battled a Christmas Day blaze in Valdosta, rescuing five dogs in the process.

Around 9:26 p.m., the fire department headed out to 1704 Clover Drive on a report of a structure fire, a Valdosta Fire Department statement said.

Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from a home. The blaze was brought under control and five dogs safely removed from the house, the statement said.

No injuries were reported, but four people were displaced; they are staying with family. The American Red Cross was called to help.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Valdosta Police Department and SGMC Health EMS aided on-scene operations.