Pet knocks over candle, causes house fire

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The fire broke out early this morning at a home on Airport near Cullen. Firefighters say the residents are among the many Houstonians still without lights after Hurricane Ike.

They had a candle in a bedroom. A dog knocked it over onto the bed. The sheets caught on fire and spread quickly. Fortunately everyone inside got out unhurt.

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