SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Four people and their pets escaped their burning apartments this morning.

Just after 1:30 a.m., firefighters with the Sacramento City Fire Department arrived at the Victorian-era home on Q and 13th Streets to find flames shooting through the roof.

Investigators think the fire may have been caused by an electrical issue. Residents say they feel lucky to be alive.

Firefighters say they were able to salvage much of the residents’ belongings.