A cause is still under investigation.
HARDWICK — Fire on Tuesday leveled a home on Fisk Road, according to authorities.
Police Cpl. Kevin Landine said the fire was at 437A Fisk Road. He said no one was home when it started, and the cause is undetermined. Landine said he is continuing to investigate the cause, assisted by the state fire marshal's office.
The owner was Melissa Boudreau, who was living there with her three daughters, he said. The house, a camper and a car were destroyed, he said.
According to town records, the property's assessed value was $187,100.
The first call came in at 3:19 p.m. about smoke in the area. A 911 call about the structure fire came in just before 3:30 p.m., Landine said. In addition to the Hardwick Fire Department, firefighters from Ware and New Braintree responded.
The American Red Cross responded to assist the family. The Telegram & Gazette reported that three dogs, two cats, fish and numerous caged animals died in the blaze.