Two people were displaced after a kitchen fire in a home near Woodstock late Wednesday.

The two occupants had evacuated and smoke was rising from the single-story home when crews from the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District arrived to the scene along Davis Road at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, district spokesperson Alex Vucha said.

Fire crews upgraded the call because of the “rural response area and lack of hydrants at the address,” Vucha said, adding firefighters deployed hose lines and found “fire conditions in the kitchen.”

“Several dozen” animals, including cats, rabbits and reptiles, also lived in the home. No animal deaths were reported but McHenry County Animal Control was notified, Vucha said.

Health department spokesperson Nick Kubiak said Animal Control “responded to ensure the animals’ safety.”

Kubiak said two dogs stayed with the owner, cats were temporarily moved to other rooms and the garage to ensure their safety. Kubiak said reptiles in the basement were not hurt and any fowl were moved to a small barn on the property.

Animal control talked with the owners about care options, including temporary shelter or rescue placement, low-cost veterinary services, spay and neuter and vaccine clinics, and boarding facilities, Kubiak said.

“All animals are currently safe, with some remaining on-site and others under temporary care arrangements,” Kubiak said.

The fire was contained to the kitchen, but there was smoke damage throughout the home, Vucha said.

The home is uninhabitable until it is repaired, and the American Red Cross was asked to help the displaced residents, Vucha said.

The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District is investigating the fire.