Early this morning, 45 firefighters from the Leoanrdtown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 42000 Block Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown for an active structure fire. It took them two hours to get the fire at the two story single family dwelling under control. The entire home was destroyed as a result of the fire.  No occupants were home at the time of the fire but two dogs and a cat died as a result of the incident.  The occupants are being assisted by family members.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. The estimated loss in the fire is $550,000.