The Salem Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire Monday morning at 63 Jefferson Ave. — the site of Playful Paws Doggie Daycare and Allied Collision.

Scanner reports indicate pets were rescued. Multiple pets were transported from the scene. It appeared most pets made it out safely, pending confirmation from Deputy Chief Gerry Giunta. Giunta confirmed that all animals were safe Monday afternoon.

The initial call for the fire came in at 7:46 a.m.

On scene, heavy smoke was coming from the building. The Salem Fire Department Facebook page indicated four lines were run to knock down the fire in the building.

Windows on the second floor were broken and the eaves continued to smolder after the knockdown. Power was shut off to the building.

9:25 a.m. — scanner reports indicated all the hot spots in the building were out.

9:32 a.m. — FID was performing an investigation on the building.

Several communities provided mutual aid and station coverage including Peabody, Beverly, Lynn Danvers and Marblehead. Rehab 5 also responded to the scene.

10:19 a.m. — The portion of Jefferson Avenue closed during the incident was reopened.

10:22 a.m. — Scanner reportes indicated a line was still in the building. FID, the Salem and State Police were still investigating.

11:46 a.m. — The Salem Fire Department was conducting a site survey with the building inspector.

12:46 p.m. — The deputy was still on the scene.

The Salem Fire Department is still presently on scene. We'll continue to update as we receive more.

Watch our video for images from the scene.

Patch recently profiled Playful Paws, which is a new addition to Salem. Watch the video here.