Homes had to be evacuated after a blaze broke out at a house.
Firefighters were called to Woodland Drive in Flint just after 5pm on Wednesday.
The property was said to be well alight when the three fire crews arrived at the scene.
The blaze started between two carports and spread to the house.
It is understood the occupants managed to escape without injury but two cats were killed in the blaze.
A neighbouring property was also damaged by the flames.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known but Wales and West Utilities were called to isolate a gas pipe leading to the home.
Today, yellow barriers were in place blocking access to the house.
Gareth Parry, Wales & West Utilities Gas Emergency Service Manager for Flint said: “We were alerted to reports of a fire at a property in the Woodland Drive area of Flint yesterday evening (19 September) and immediately sent a team of engineers to the scene."
He added: “When we arrived, the property was on fire. As a precaution, the emergency services evacuated nearby homes.
“We worked to isolate the gas service pipe supplying the affected property and an adjacent home. Residents in surrounding properties were temporarily evacuated but have now returned to their homes.
"We’re working with the emergency services to investigate how the fire started.”
North Wales Fire and Rescue said a fire investigation would take place on the street today.
A spokeswoman said: "Two crews from Deeside and one crew from Flint attended the scene.
"The fire started between two car ports and spread to a property. There was 100% smoke damage to the property and 50% fire damage to the hall and stairway. Three homes had to be evacuated.
"Unfortunately two cats died in the fire but there were no injuries to the occupants. A stop was called at 8.54pm and the cause is under investigation.
