UPDATE: Firefighters rescue dog, cat from South Admiral house fire

(UPDATED WEDNESDAY with suspected cause, damage estimate)

(WSB photos by Christopher Boffoli)

1:30 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a “full response” to a possible house fire in the 3600 block of 42nd SW [map].

1:35 PM: SFD units have arrived and are assessing. They’re reporting “heavy smoke.”

1:44 PM: Our crew has just arrived. Also, per scanner, firefighters have rescued a dog from the house.

And if you see/hear a helicopter, it’s just a TV crew checking this out.

1:50 PM: SFD has declared the fire to be under control. Our crew at the scene tells us a cat also was rescued – photo added.

1:55 PM: SFD’s investigator has arrived to look into how this started. The people who live there were not home at the time but they have now arrived too, and SFD is starting to dismiss some of its units.

4:18 PM: No word yet on the cause.

WEDNESDAY, 11:29 AM: Here’s what SFD believes happened:

Fire Investigation Unit concluded that the fire was most likely caused by a natural gas-powered stove. The fire ignited surrounding combustibles and adjacent cabinets in the kitchen. The estimated damage and loss is $200,000.

ces January 3, 2017 (1:38 pm)

I can see the smoke. A white-gray colour.

FreGirl January 3, 2017 (1:44 pm)

Choppers out now too.

Erin January 3, 2017 (1:53 pm)

GREAT work, SFD, saving the house AND the dog!!!

Erin January 3, 2017 (1:56 pm)

And a kitty, too!!! <3

Moji January 3, 2017 (2:00 pm)

This is happening at my neighbor’s right across the street from me. I’m so glad the pets got out in time <3 Thank goodness for Seattle Fire Dept!!

Erithan January 3, 2017 (2:27 pm)

Heard all the noise and thought “that can’t be good” I’m glad everyone is safe, pets included! Great work SFD! Hoping damage isn’t bad for owners.

supernova72 January 3, 2017 (2:31 pm)

I live next door. The animals and owners are safe. Feeling sad for the owners given damage to the inside of the home. :(

Elisa January 3, 2017 (3:07 pm)

I’m so sorry for the damage to their home but so glad the pets are safe. Thank you SFD!

Heidi Fish January 3, 2017 (3:10 pm)

I happened so very fast. I pulled up to drop off some food for my son who lives

across the street. Was only there for 10 min tops when I came out the fire dept was

there and getting the animals out. Such great neighbors letting them know that the dog, and kitty were there. Owners were not at home.

Not sure what caused the fire but there critters are doing ok!!! West Seattle fire dept

was on it and fast. Thank you for for your hard work.

JNN January 3, 2017 (3:26 pm)

I live next door but am at work, any update on the cause? Glad SFD was able to get there so quickly.

WSB January 3, 2017 (3:33 pm)

No, SFD just posted an update saying the cause remains under investigation.

Lila January 3, 2017 (3:32 pm)

I am so happy that Hans is okay. I live next door and my dog walker notified me that firefighters were next door when she arrived. I am not home yet, but I am glad that the West Seattle Blog has great coverage on this situation so I know what is going on!

JMD January 3, 2017 (4:02 pm)

Thank You SFD for saving Hans and Larry. This is my daughter and son in law’s house. They are all okay, that’s what matters. ❤️️ Thank You!

Jason January 3, 2017 (5:19 pm)

Sad for sure but glad everyone is safe. And that picture with the fireman with the dog – really badass.

West Sea Neighbor January 4, 2017 (12:34 pm)

Look at that beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog pulling the fireman!

WSB January 4, 2017 (12:39 pm)

Aha. Patrick, who was at the scene and said the poor dog was understandably spooked (belied by its regal look in Christopher’s photo!), wondered about the breed. I wondered, uninformedly, if it were an Aussie cattle dog. Obviously not! Thank you!

http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bernese-mountain-dog/

john January 4, 2017 (2:12 pm)

Thank you for getting those pets out!! Good work!!

Teri Ensley January 4, 2017 (4:28 pm)

So glad both pets were rescued! If the family needs immediate assistance with healthy pet food, kitty litter, etc., please have them contact Furry Faces Foundation directly. Our email is furryfaces@hotmail.com and our phone # is 206-321-4729.

We all work full time and donate our time to Furry Faces, so is we don’t answer the phone immediately, just leave a message and we will call you back as soon as we are off work.

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