A man and “numerous” cats were killed Monday morning in a fire at a Long Island animal sanctuary. The fire occurred around 7 a.m. in Medford, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Christopher Arsenault, 65, was found dead in the destroyed home after firefighters were able to get the flames under control, officials said.

An animal sanctuary owner and roughly 100 cats died in a fire on Long Island on Monday, according to officials.

Police say a fire broke out at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Dourland Road in Medford Monday morning. The group estimates 100 cats died and tells News 12 between 150 to 200 cats survived. Many cats have been rescued, but volunteers with Strong Island Animal Rescue League believe there are still more that need to be found.

The Happy Cat Sanctuary is dedicated to protecting cats from “abuse, hoarding, and neglect.” According to the sanctuary website, Arsenault turned to the care of these creature

The blaze at the Happy Cat Sanctuary, located on Dourland Road, broke out at around 7:15 AM local time. ABC7 Eyewitness News reported that the owner was killed. However, we don't have an official confirmation yet. The investigation is ongoing into the cause of the fire.

Fire crews responded to a home on Long Island early Monday morning for a roaring fire that appeared to consume the entire structure on a quiet neighborhood street. Photo captured on social media showed large flames and thick black smoke rising high above the home in Medford,

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