Cat Killed In House Fire; Resident Uninjured

MILWAUKIE, OR — No residents were harmed during a house fire in Milwaukie Thursday, but the resident's cat did not survive, according to Clackamas Fire District officials.

Clackamas Fire District firefighters were dispatched to 7001 S.E. Overland St. in Milwaukie just before 12 p.m. March 22 after a neighbor reportedly called 911 to report the fire.

When fire engine 301 arrived on scene, fire and smoke were pouring from the home.

The resident told fire investigators they were home when they heard the smoke alarm sound off in another room in the house. When they checked to see what was happening, they found the room on fire, officials said.

Using a fire extinguisher and water, the resident tried to battle the fire but was unable to get it under control before it grew too large. The resident was able to escape without injury, but their cat was killed.

Firefighters were reportedly able to get control of the blaze just after 12:30 p.m.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Image via Clackamas Fire District #1