SEQUIM — A kitchen fire at a Sequim home on Sunday afternoon took the life of a dog while its owner was not at home.
A Seattle firefighter was driving by the residence, saw the smoke, knocked on the door for possible residents and phoned 9-1-1.
Clallam County Fire District No. 3 received a call at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday to the single-family house fire at 2161 Woodcock Road.
Sean Taylor, who rents the house from the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe was not at home at the time, said Lt. Bob Rhodes of Clallam County Fire District No. 3.
Rhodes said the fire is not believed to be arson.
“A primary search was also conducted, and search crews located an unconscious dog belonging to the resident, Sean Taylor,” Rhodes said.
“After bringing the dog outside, fire personnel attempted modified CPR with oxygen and chest compressions but were unable to revive the animal, who succumbed to it’s injuries.”
Rhodes said he did not know the dog’s name.
The fire was contained to the kitchen area, but the room was destroyed, Rhodes said.
“Unfortunately it had very heavy fire and smoke damage in that kitchen — there is quite a bit of work they’ll have to do in there,” he said.
The 1,200-square-foot single-story home was not destroyed, but it is not habitable until repairs can be made, Rhodes said.
He was unsure where Taylor was staying or if he had been in contact with the Red Cross.
Two fire engines, two water tenders, a paramedic aid unit and a rescue truck responded.
Traffic control was provided by Clallam County Sheriff Deputy Andrew Wagner.
Olympic Ambulance sent a unit to stand by, and Clallam County Public Utility District dispatched a truck to turn off power to the residence.
More than 14 firefighters battled the smoke and flames for about 1 ½ hours.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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