Man and dog killed in East Hollywood house fire

Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire in East Hollywood that claimed the lives of a man and his dog on Sunday afternoon. 

What we know:

The fire broke out at a single-story home located at 1323 Kenmore Ave just before 3 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Firefighters were able to knock down the fire quickly so it did not spread to nearby homes. 

What we don't know:

The man's identity has not been released. 

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

East Hollywood