Norfolk, Neb.--
 
A Northeast Nebraska family is without a home Wednesday after a house fire.  
 
Norfolk Fire and Rescue officials say they got the call Wednesday afternoon for a house fire on Emerald Drive in eastern Norfolk.
 
Heavy smoke was seen coming from the home.
 
Fire officials say all occupants of the house are safe, but one pet was found dead and another missing. 
 
It took crews around an hour to completely put the fire out. 
 
Officials say the family will be displaced because of the damage.
 
The extent of the damage is unknown at this time and an investigation into the exact cause of the fire is ongoing.