DES MOINES, Iowa – Eight animals have died after a Des Moines home caught fire just before 2 a.m. Saturday, said police.

It happened in the 2800 block of Southwest 12th Street. Police at the scene told WHO-13 that an elderly woman was pulled from the burning home after neighbors heard screaming. Her husband reportedly managed to escape on his own. Both residents were transported to a hospital after being overcome by heavy smoke. Their conditions were not immediately known. Eight animals inside the home were killed.

The Des Moines Fire Department is investigating what sparked the flames.